Psalm 10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 10:16

The Lord is King forever and ever - That is, he reigns, and he will reign forever. This is one of the instances which frequently occur in the Psalms, where, though there is a desponding spirit, or an apprehension of danger expressed in the beginning of the poem, it ends with the language of exultation and triumph. The psalmist speaks here as if what he had desired was actually accomplished, and as if the enemies that had encompassed him, and all the enemies of the Lord, were actually... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 10:17

Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble - Their desire or their prayer that thou wouldst interpose in their behalf in the time of danger, and rescue them. Compare Psalms 6:8-9. The word “humble” here refers to those who were poor, downtrodden, oppressed; and the original reference is, doubtless, to the psalmist himself, and to his friends. He was so certain that God would interpose, he had such assurance that his prayer would he answered, that his mind was perfectly calm.Thou will... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 10:18

To judge the fatherless - That is, to vindicate the orphan; to rescue him from the hand of those who would oppress and wrong him. In other words, the psalmist prays that God would manifest himself in his real and proper character as the vindicator of the fatherless (see the note at Psalms 10:14), or of those who are represented by the fatherless - the feeble and the helpless.And the oppressed - Those who are downtrodden, crushed, and wronged. See the note at Psalms 9:9.That the man of the earth... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 10

A.M. 2986. B.C. 1018. Neither the author nor the occasion of this Psalm is certainly known; but the rabbins have a rule, (which, however, will not always hold good,) that every Psalm which has not any title prefixed to it is to be ascribed to the same author who composed the preceding. It is probable David wrote this; and indeed the LXX, and the Vulgate, in their translations, join it with the ninth, and make them both but one. But in the original Hebrew this stands as a distinct Psalm, and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 10:1

Psalms 10:1. Why standest thou afar off As one unconcerned in the indignities offered to thy name, and the injuries done to thy people? Why hidest thou thyself Withdrawest thy presence and aid, and the light of thy countenance which was wont to shine upon us? Why art thou as a person concealing himself, so as not to be found of those who would petition for aid or counsel? In times of trouble? When we most need thy pity and succour. Do not add affliction to the afflicted. God’s... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 10:2

Psalms 10:2. The wicked in his pride The pride of his heart which makes him forget God, despise the poor, and oppress others: Hebrew, בגאות , begaa-vath, in his exaltation; doth persecute the poor With great earnestness and burning fury, as the verb דלק , dalak, here used, signifies: as if he had said, The use which he makes of that power and authority to which thou hast advanced him is to persecute those whom he ought to protect and cherish. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 10:3

Psalms 10:3. The wicked boasteth himself of Hebrew, הלל , hillel, glorieth, or, praiseth himself, upon, concerning, or, because of his heart’s desire נפשׁו תאות , naphsho taavath, the concupiscence, or, lust of his soul, which latter word is added to denote the vehemence and fervency of his desire. He glorieth in his very sins, which are his shame, and especially in the satisfaction of his desire, how wickedly soever he obtains it. And blesseth the covetous As he applaudeth... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 10:4

Psalms 10:4. The wicked, through the pride of his countenance By which he scorns to stoop to God, or to own any superior, but makes himself his last end, and his own will and lust his only rule; and is full of self-confidence and a conceit of his own self-sufficiency and permanent felicity. He says the pride of his countenance, because, though pride be properly seated in the heart, yet it is manifested in the countenance; will not seek after God Will not seek and inquire into the mind... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 10:5

Psalms 10:5. His ways are always grievous The whole course of his conduct is vexatious to all that are within his reach, but especially to the poor, who cannot defend themselves, and to just and good men, whom he hates and persecutes. Thy judgments Either thy laws, which are often called judgments, or rather, thy threatenings denounced against, and punishments inflicted upon, sinners; are far above out of his sight He neither discerns, nor regards, nor fears, nor thinks of them, but... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 10:6

Psalms 10:6. He hath said in his heart He thinks and persuades himself; I shall not be moved From my place and happy state: I shall never be in adversity Because I am not in adversity, I never shall be in it. His present prosperity makes him secure for the future. Compare Revelation 18:7. “Prosperity,” says Dr. Horne, “begets presumption, and he who has been long accustomed to see his designs succeed, begins to think it impossible they should ever do otherwise. The long-suffering of... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 10:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 10:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 10:18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 10:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 10:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 10:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 10:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 10:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 10:6

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