Psalms 10:2
The evil-doer in his pride is cruel to the poor; let him be taken by the tricks of his invention.
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In Context
1Why do you keep far away, O Lord? why are you not to be seen in times of trouble?
Cross References
Exodus 18:11Now I am certain that the Lord is greater than all gods, for he has overcome them in their pride.
Psalms 9:15\9:14\So that I may make clear all your praise in the house of the daughter of Zion: I will be glad because of your salvation.
Psalms 36:11\36:10\O let there be no end to your loving mercy to those who have knowledge of you, or of your righteousness to the upright in heart.
Psalms 109:16Because he had no mercy, but was cruel to the low and the poor, designing the death of the broken-hearted.
Psalms 119:69The men of pride have said false things about me; but I will keep your orders in my heart.
Psalms 119:122Take your servant's interests into your keeping; let me not be crushed by the men of pride.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 10:2-12
The Character of the Wicked; The Character of Persecutors. 1 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… Read the whole commentary →