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Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 10:3

(3) For the wicked boasteth.—Literally, for the wicked speaketh praise to the lust of his soul, which has been understood either as in the Authorised Version, “prides himself upon his evil desires;” or “prides himself in or according to his sinful wish,” as LXX., Vulg., Syriac, and Chaldee. The former of these follows most naturally on Psalms 10:2. His wiles, so successful in snaring his victim, are a cause of self-gratulation. The representation of the villain addressing his own evil passions... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 10:1-18

Atheism Psalms 10:4 ; Psalms 14:1 The Psalmist's view of the men whom he calls the 'Ungodly' is explained in those two verses. I. He does not bring against the ungodly any charge of theoretical Atheism. He is dealing with practical as distinct from theoretical Atheism, and therefore it is that his words have an interest for ourselves. The practical Atheist is he who says not in his speech, not in look or pamphlet, but in his heart, 'There is no God,' one of whom may be said in other words of... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 10:1-18

Psalms 10:1-18Psalms 9:1-20; Psalms 10:1-18 are alike in their imperfectly acrostic structure, the occurrence of certain phrases-e.g., the very uncommon expression for "times of trouble," {Psalms 9:9; Psalms 10:1} "Arise, O Lord" {Psalms 9:19; Psalms 10:12} -and the references to the nation’s judgment. But the differences are so great that the hypothesis of their original unity is hard to accept. As already remarked, the enemies are different. The tone of the one psalm is jubilant thanksgiving... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 10:1-18

Psalms 10:0 1. The cry of Jehovah and what causeth it (Psalms 10:1-2 ) 2. That wicked one (Psalms 10:3-11 ) 3. Prayer for divine Intervention: Faith’s Vision (Psalms 10:12-18 ) Psalms 10:1-2 . Here is a renewed cry to Jehovah and why? Because the wicked in his pride persecutes the poor. The wicked is that coming man of sin. Psalms 10:3-11 . That persecutor of the saints of God is now prophetically revealed in his arrogant pride, defiance of God and oppression of the poor and needy. Such... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 10:3

10:3 For the wicked {b} boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, [whom] the LORD abhorreth.(b) The wicked man rejoices in his own lust he boasts when he has that he would; he brags of his wit and wealth and blesses himself and thus blasphemes the Lord. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 10:1-18

The length of our lessons in this book are determined rather arbitrarily by the length of the different psalms, or the special interest found in them. We have in mind weekly classes wishing to study the whole Bible in a connected way, and yet avoid tediousness in the process. The six psalms included in the last lesson might easily be read by the class in a week; and on the Lord’s Day, the teacher with the assistance of the questions, would have little difficulty in fastening the facts and their... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Psalms 10:1-18

Psalms 10:0 The Boasting of the Wicked We have already pointed out that in the Septuagint and the Vulgate, Psalms ix. and x. are combined into one. This being the case, the authorship of the tenth psalm is clearly traceable to David. It has further been pointed out that the whole piece was originally alphabetical; our immediate business, however, is with the spiritual purport of the psalm itself. The whole strain of the psalm is one of deep religious depression, and of lamentation over the... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 10:2-3

Here is an awful description in part of the ungodly, as it concerns God's people, how his hatred against God is manifested. There is, there must be, an everlasting and irreconcilable enmity in the seed of the serpent to the seed of the woman. 'I will put', saith God, 'enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed'. Genesis 3:15 . Hence the Redeemer saith, Marvel not if the world hate you. John 15:18-19 . read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 10:3

Quiver. Hebrew, "on the string," ready to shoot. (Calmet) --- But yether (Haydock) means "abundance," and may be well understood of the quiver. (Berthier) --- Persecutors use all rigour, though they disguise the real cause of their resentment against the innocent. (Worthington) --- Dark. Septuagint add "moon." (Menochius) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 10:1-11

1-11 God's withdrawings are very grievous to his people, especially in times of trouble. We stand afar off from God by our unbelief, and then complain that God stands afar off from us. Passionate words against bad men do more hurt than good; if we speak of their badness, let it be to the Lord in prayer; he can make them better. The sinner proudly glories in his power and success. Wicked people will not seek after God, that is, will not call upon him. They live without prayer, and that is living... read more

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