Psalm 10:5, Psalm 12:5 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 10:1-11

I. A very great affection to God and his favour; for, in the time of trouble, that which he complains of most feelingly is God's withdrawing his gracious presence (Ps. 10:1): ?Why standest thou afar off, as one unconcerned in the indignities done to thy name and the injuries done to the people?? Note, God's withdrawings are very grievous to his people at any time, but especially in times of trouble. Outward deliverance is afar off and is hidden from us, and then we think God is afar off and we... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 10:5

His ways are always grievous ,.... To God and to his people; or, "his ways cause terror" F1 יחילו "terrent", Cocceius. , so Aben Ezra; make men fear; as antichrist has made the whole world tremble at him, Revelation 13:4 ; or, "his ways are defiled", as the Septuagint and Vulgate Latin render it; for to him is nothing pure, his mind and conscience being defiled, Titus 1:15 ; or, "his ways always remain" F2 "Permanent sive perdurant", Lutherus, Gejerus. ; they are always the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 10:5

His ways are always grievous - Or, He is travailing in pain to bring forth iniquity at all times. He is full of lust, or irregular and unholy desires; he conceives and brings forth sin; and sin being finished, time, place, and opportunity concurring, death is soon brought forth. Thy judgments are far above out of his sight - He is so blinded with sin, that he cannot see the operations of God's hand. He puffeth at them - He whistles at them; insults God, and despises men. He... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 10:5

Verse 5 There is a great diversity of opinion among interpreters respecting the first clause of this verse. The translators of the Septuagint version, thinking the word יחילו,yachilu, which is in the future tense, derived from the root חלל, chalal, which it is not, have rendered it, his ways are defiled. But it is agreed among the Jewish expositors, that it is derived from the root חול, chol. Many among them, however, take it actively for to put one in fear, or to put one to trouble, as if it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 10:1-18

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 10:1-18

Why? or, Hard facts and puzzling questions. Whether or no this psalm was originally a part of the ninth is a question which, as may be seen, is discussed by many expositors. The mere absence of a title to it is, however, a very slight indication in that direction; while the contrast, almost violent, between the two psalms seems to be sufficient to show that they could scarcely have been penned by the same writer at the same time. The ninth psalm is a song of praise over the great... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 10:1-18

Times of darkness and fear. The experiences of the psalmist may differ from ours, but by faith and sympathy we can enter into his feelings. Besides, there is always more or less of trouble. Life is full of vicissitudes. Times of darkness and of fear come to all. Not from one, but from many, the cry goes up to Heaven, "Why standest thou afar off?" I. THE COMPLAINT . ( Psalms 10:1-11 .) Why? Perplexity and fear are natural because of the silence of God. What makes his silence the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 10:1-18

The righteous God. The one grand thought which runs through this psalm and most of the Old Testament literature is that God, notwithstanding all appearances to the contrary, is a Righteous Being, and that all wickedness must be punished and overthrown. In this psalm two principal thoughts are vividly pictured forth, and a prayer. I. A COMPLAINT TO GOD OF THE DARING ATHEISM OF THE WICKED . ( Psalms 10:1-11 .) 1 . He imagines himself to be above all restraint ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 10:5

His ways are always grievous - His paths; his manner of life; his conduct toward God; his dealings with men. The word rendered “are grievious,” יחילוּ yāchiylû - has been variously rendered. The Latin Vulgate renders it, “His ways are defiled.” So the Septuagint. Coverdale renders it, “His ways are always filthy.” Prof. Alexander, “His ways are firm.” So DeWette, “Es gelingen seine Wege.” Horsley, “His ways are confident.” This variety in the interpretation arises from the ambiguity of the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 10:1-11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 10:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 10:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 10:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 10:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 10:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 10:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 10:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 10:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 10:5

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