Psalms 10:2
In the pride of the lawless one, he hotly pursueth the poor, let them be caught in the plots which they have devised!
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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Exodus 18:11Now, I know, that, greater, is Yahweh than all the gods,—Even in the thing wherein they were arrogant over them.
Psalms 9:15The nations, have sunk, in the pit they had made, In the net which they had hidden, is caught their own foot.
Psalms 36:11Let not the foot of pride reach me, nor, the hand of the lawless, scare me away.
Psalms 109:16Because that he remembered not to show lovingkindness, but pursued the man that was oppressed and needy, that, the downhearted, he might slay.
Psalms 119:69Insolent men have plastered falsehood over me, I, with a whole heart, will observe thy precepts.
Psalms 119:122Be thou surety for thy servant for good, Let not insolent men 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 →