Psalm 10:7

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

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 10:4-11

Here the picture of the ungodly is finished, and an awful finishing it is. Hatred to God, despising his laws, his ways, his judgments; and, more especially, a bitterness towards that plan of salvation by his Son, which is the wisdom of God, in a mystery: here the malignity of the ungodly most violently manifests itself. And what I would more particularly desire the Reader to remark with me in these observation is, that all this is directed against the person and offices of the Lord Jesus. Here... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 10:7

Snares. Wonderful expression! The wicked cannot escape. (Haydock) --- Brimstone, as he did upon Sodom, Genesis xix. 4., and Jude 7. --- Cup. At feasts, each person (Calmet) had his portion and his own cup. Dreadful indeed is the inheritance of the wicked. See Psalm xv. 5. (Berthier) --- If God spare for a time, He must at last punish severely. (Worthington) 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

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 10:1-11

Prayer against the Enemy of the Church. Luther writes in his summary of this psalm: "This is a psalm of prayer which complains about the arch-enemy of the kingdom of Christ, that is, Antichrist, who for the sake of his covetousness and pomp troubles Christendom with both might and guile; he wields both the sword of worldly tyranny over the body and the net of false doctrine over the souls. " David Complains of the Outrage of the Wicked v. 1. Why standest Thou afar off, O Lord? apparently... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 10:1-18

Psalms 10:01 Why standest thou afar off, O Lord?Why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?2 The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor:Let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.3 For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire,And blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth.4 The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God:God is not in all his thoughts.5 His ways are always grievous;Thy judgments are far above... read more

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