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
And why? For when he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them, and forgetteth not the complaint of the poor.
Psalm 12:5
"Now, for the comfortless troubles' sake of the needy, and because of the deep sighing of the poor, I will arise," saith the LORD, "and will help them, and set them at rest."
Psalm 72:4
He shall keep the simple folk by their right, defend the children of the poor, and punish the wrongdoer.
Psalm 102:17
when he turneth him unto the prayer of the poor destitute, and despiseth not their desire.
Psalm 109:31
for he standeth at the righthand of the poor, to save him from such as condemn his soul.
Luke 1:53
He hath filled the hungry with good things: And sendeth away the rich empty.
Luke 6:20
And he lifted up his eyes upon the disciples, and said, "Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
James 2:5
Hearken, my dear beloved brethren, hath not God chosen the poor of this world, which are rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he promised to them that love him?
Expectation
Proverbs 23:18
For the end is not yet come and thy patient abiding shall not be in vain.
Proverbs 24:14
Even so shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul, as soon as thou hast gotten it. And there is good hope; yea, thy hope shall not be in vain.