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
When he makes search for blood, he has them in his memory: he is not without thought for the cry of the poor.
Psalm 12:5
Because of the crushing of the poor and the weeping of those in need, now will I come to his help, says the Lord; I will give him the salvation which he is desiring.
Psalm 72:4
May he be a judge of the poor among the people, may he give salvation to the children of those who are in need; by him let the violent be crushed.
Psalm 109:31
For he is ever at the right hand of the poor, to take him out of the hands of those who go after his soul.
Luke 1:53
Those who had no food he made full of good things; the men of wealth he sent away with nothing in their hands;
Luke 6:20
And turning his eyes to his disciples he said, Happy are you who are poor: for the kingdom of God is yours.
James 2:5
Give ear, my dear brothers; are not those who are poor in the things of this world marked out by God to have faith as their wealth, and for their heritage the kingdom which he has said he will give to those who have love for him?
Expectation
Proverbs 23:18
For without doubt there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 24:14
So let your desire be for wisdom: if you have it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.