Psalms 10

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 10 of 150

¹ Why do You stand far away, O Jehovah? Will You hide in times of distress?

² The wicked one in his pride will pursue the afflicted one; they will be caught in the schemes which they have devised.

³ For the wicked one boasts of his soul's desire, and he has blessed the covetous; scorning Jehovah.

Chapter Summary

David complains to Jehovah of the outrage of the wicked. He prays for remedy.

רָשָׁע wicked one H7563 · TWOT 2222b

גַּאֲוָה pride, arrogance H1346 · TWOT 299d

עָנִי afflicted, poor H6041 · TWOT 1652d

יָתוֹם orphan, fatherless H3490 · TWOT 934a

מֶ֫לֶךְ king H4428 · TWOT 1199a

שָׁכַח forget H7911 · TWOT 2383

The Wicked Lie in Wait

The wicked man secretly lies in wait like a lion to catch and crush the poor ones in his net.

Psalms 10:8-10

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