Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.
Expectation
Bible References
For the
Psalm 9:12
For He who avenges blood [unjustly shed] remembers them (His people);
He does not forget the cry of the afflicted and abused.
For He who avenges blood [unjustly shed] remembers them (His people);
He does not forget the cry of the afflicted and abused.
Psalm 12:5
“Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy,
Now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will place him in the safety for which he longs.”
“Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy,
Now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will place him in the safety for which he longs.”
Psalm 72:4
May he bring justice to the poor among the people,
Save the children of the needy
And crush the oppressor,
May he bring justice to the poor among the people,
Save the children of the needy
And crush the oppressor,
Psalm 102:17
He has regarded the prayer of the destitute,
And has not despised their prayer.
He has regarded the prayer of the destitute,
And has not despised their prayer.
Psalm 109:31
For He will stand at the right hand of the needy,
To save him from those who judge his soul.
For He will stand at the right hand of the needy,
To save him from those who judge his soul.
Luke 1:53
“He has filled the hungry with good things;
And sent the rich away empty-handed.
“He has filled the hungry with good things;
And sent the rich away empty-handed.
Luke 6:20
And looking toward His disciples, He began speaking: “Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are you who are poor [in spirit, those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for the kingdom of God is yours [both now and forever].
James 2:5
Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters: has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and [as believers to be] heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
Expectation
Proverbs 23:18
Surely there is a future [and a reward],
And your hope and expectation will not be cut off.
Surely there is a future [and a reward],
And your hope and expectation will not be cut off.
Proverbs 24:14
Know that [skillful and godly] wisdom is [so very good] for your life and soul;
If you find wisdom, then there will be a future and a reward,
And your hope and expectation will not be cut off.
Know that [skillful and godly] wisdom is [so very good] for your life and soul;
If you find wisdom, then there will be a future and a reward,
And your hope and expectation will not be cut off.