The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 10:6
He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved (comp. Psalms 30:6 ). The idea of continuance is instinctive in the human mind. "The thing that has been, it is that which shall be" ( Ecclesiastes 1:9 ). We expect the sun to rise each day, solely because in the past it has always risen (see Butler's 'Analogy,' part 1. Psalms 1:1-6 .). The wicked man, who has always prospered, expects to prosper in the future; he has no anticipation of coming change; he supposes that his "house will... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 10:5
His ways are always grievous ; lather, firm ; i.e. steadfast and consistent, not wavering and uncertain. The thoroughly wicked person who "neither fears God nor regards man," pursues the course which he has set himself, without deviation, turning neither to the right hand nor to the left. There is nothing to hinder him—no qualm of conscience, no distrust of himself, no fear of other men's opposition . Thy judgments are far above out of his sight . They are held in reserve; he does not... read more