Psalms 10:2
The wicked, in their pride, are pursuing the helpless: let them be caught in the schemes they have plotted.
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1Why do you stand, Lord, so far away, hiding yourself in times of trouble?
3For the wicked boasts of their wanton greed; the robber despises the Lord, and curses him,
Cross References
Psalms 9:15The nations are sunk in the pit which they made, in the net that they hid, their own foot is entangled.
Psalms 36:11Let no arrogant foot tread upon me, no wicked hand drive me to exile.
Psalms 109:16for he gave no thought to show kindness, but pursued the poor and the needy, drove the downhearted to death.
Psalms 119:69The proud have forged lies against me, but I keep your precepts with all my heart.
Psalms 119:122Be your servant’s surety for good, let not the proud oppress me.
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 →