Psalms 9:18

“If I regard iniquity in my heart, etc.] There was iniquity in his heart, as there is in every good man’s heart, and a great deal too; it is full of it; and it should be regarded in some sense, so as to guard against it, and pray to be kept from it, that it may not break forth into action; and so as to loath it, abhor it, and be humbled for it; but not so as to nourish and cherish it, to take delight and pleasure in it: or “if I look upon it” f876, as it may be rendered; that is, with approbation of it, and satisfaction in it, and ordered his conversation according to it; or acted the deceitful and hypocritical part in prayer; or had any evil intention in his petitions, to consume on his…”

“(Compare Psa 13:1-6). the needy--literally, "poor," as deprived of anything; hence miserable. expectation of the poor--or, "meek," "humble," made so by affliction.”

“For the needy - The poor; those who are dependent and helpless. Shall not always be forgotten - That is, by God. He will interfere and save them by destroying their enemies. He will not suffer the wicked always to persecute and oppress the righteous. In due time he will vindicate his own cause; will deliver the oppressed and down-trodden, and will consign their oppressors to deserved punishment. This is as true now, in regard to all the oppressed and their oppressors, as it was in the time of the psalmist. The expectation of the poor - Of the afflicted and the oppressed. The word “expectation” refers to their hope; their desire; their earnest looking for deliverance. In that state men…”

“9:18 Hope requires waiting for the Lord’s rescue or justice (25:3, 5, 21). The godly find hope, rest, and quietness as they await the Lord (see 1:6; 27:14).”

“For the: Psa 9:12, Psa 12:5, Psa 72:4, Psa 72:12-14, Psa 102:17, Psa 102:20, Psa 109:31; Luk 1:53, Luk 6:20; Jam 2:5 expectation: Pro 23:18, Pro 24:14 Psalms 9:19”