John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 10:3
Psa 10:3 For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, [whom] the LORD abhorreth. Ver. 3. For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire] Though the soul of the wicked desire evil, Proverbs 21:10 , yet he glorieth in it, as did that thrasonical Lamech, Genesis 4:23-24 , and that pyrgopolynices Nebuchadnezzar, Isa 10:9-12 Daniel 4:30-31 . See Psa 52:1 Philippians 3:19 . This the just and jealous God cannot bear, as neither that which followeth. And blesseth the... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 10:1-18
Psalms 10:1-18Why standest Thou afar off, O Lord?A theological difficulty, a haughty impiety, an earnest prayerI. A theological difficulty.“Why standest Thou afar off, O Lord?” Some great enormity was now under the eyes of David. We know not what. He had witnessed many such scenes. They have a tendency to suggest that God is indifferent. Even Christ felt this. “Why hast Thou forsaken Me?” Why does not God interfere? We cannot fully answer the question, but we may consider--1. That God respects... read more