Psalms 10:4

The lawless one, in the loftiness of his countenance, will not enquire, God is not in any of his plots:

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.

In Context

3For the lawless one hath boasted over the longing of his soul, and, the robber, hath blasphemed Yahweh.

5His ways are firm at all times, On high, are thy righteous regulations, out of his sight, As for all his adversaries, he puffeth at them:

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Cross References

Exodus 5:2Then said Pharaoh, Who is Yahweh that I should hearken to his voice, to let Israel go? I know not Yahweh, and certainly. Israel, will I not let go!

Job 22:17Who had been saying unto GOD, Depart from us! and—What can the Almighty do for himself?

Psalms 18:27For, as for thee, an oppressed people, thou didst save, but, looks that were lofty, layedst thou low;

Psalms 36:1Declareth the transgression of the lawless one, within my heart, There is, no dread of God, before his eyes;

Psalms 73:11And they say—How doth GOD know? And is there knowledge in the Most High?

Proverbs 6:17Eyes that are lofty, a tongue that is false, and hands shedding innocent blood;

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 →

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