For the wicked boasts of his heart’s cravings. He blesses the greedy and condemns the LORD

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 10. Why do you stand far off, LORD? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? In arrogance, the wicked hunt down the weak. They are caught in the schemes that they devise. For the wicked boasts of his heart’s cravings. He blesses the greedy and condemns the LORD. The wicked, in the pride of his face, has no room in his thoughts for God. His ways are prosperous at all times. He is arrogant, and your laws are far from his sight. As for all his adversaries, he sneers at them. He says in his heart, “I shall not be shaken. For generations I shall have no trouble.” His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression. Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity. He lies in wait near the villages. From ambushes, he murders the innocent. His eyes are secretly set against the helpless. He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush. He lies in wait to catch the helpless. He catches the helpless when he draws him in his net. The helpless are crushed. They collapse. They fall under his strength. He says in his heart, “God has forgotten. He hides his face. He will never see it.” Arise, LORD! God, lift up your hand! Don’t forget the helpless. Why does the wicked person condemn God, and say in his heart, “God won’t call me into account”? But you do see trouble and grief. You consider it to take it into your hand. You help the victim and the fatherless. Break the arm of the wicked. As for the evil man, seek out his wickedness until you find none. The LORD is King forever and ever! The nations will perish out of his land. LORD, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear, to judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that man who is of the earth may terrify no more.

Worship Lyrics

Why do you stand far off, LORD
Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble
In arrogance, the wicked hunt down the weak
They are caught in the schemes that they devise
For the wicked boasts of his hearts cravings
He blesses the greedy and condemns the LORD
The wicked, in the pride of his face, has no room in his thoughts for God
His ways are prosperous at all times
He is arrogant, and your laws are far from his sight
As for all his adversaries, he sneers at them
He says in his heart, I shall not be shaken
For generations I shall have no trouble
His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression
Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity
He lies in wait near the villages
From ambushes, he murders the innocent
His eyes are secretly set against the helpless
He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush
He lies in wait to catch the helpless
He catches the helpless when he draws him in his net
The helpless are crushed
They collapse
They fall under his strength
He says in his heart, God has forgotten
He hides his face
He will never see it
Arise, LORD
God, lift up your hand
Dont forget the helpless
Why does the wicked person condemn God
And say in his heart, God wont call me into account
But you do see trouble and grief
You consider it to take it into your hand
You help the victim and the fatherless
Break the arm of the wicked
As for the evil man, seek out his wickedness until you find none
The LORD is King forever and ever
The nations will perish out of his land
LORD, you have heard the desire of the humble
You will prepare their heart
You will cause your ear to hear
To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that man who is of the earth may terrify no more

About This Psalm

Psalm 10 is a lament psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: lament, oppression, justice

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
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