Psalms 10:3 - Exposition

For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire ; rather, for the wicked sings praise over his own soul ' s greed. Instead of praising God, he praises his * own greed and its success (comp. Her; 'Sat.,' 1.1. 66, "At mihi plaudo ipse dotal, stimul ac nummos contemplor in area . " And blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth ; rather, and when he gets a gain blesses (but) despises the Lord (so Kay, Alexander, Cheyne, and Hengstenberg). Each time that he gets a gain, he says, "Thank God!"—but, in thanking God for an unjust gain, he shows that he despises him.