Psalms 10

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1 In the Lord I have put my trust: how will you⌃ say to my soul, 2 Flee to the mountains as a sparrow? 3 For behold the sinners have bent their bow, they have prepared their arrows for the quiver, to shoot privily at the upright in heart. 4 For they have pulled down what you did frame, but what has the righteous done? 5 The Lord is in his holy temple, as for the Lord, his throne is in heaven: his eyes look upon the poor, his eyelids try the sons of men. 6 The Lord tries the righteous and the ungodly: and he that loves unrighteousness hates his own soul. 7 He shall rain upon sinners snares, fire, and brimstone, and a stormy blast shall be the portion of their cup. 8 For the Lord is righteous, and loves righteousness; his face beholds uprightness.

What Is This Chapter About?

Theme: The Wickedness of Man and the Justice of God

Psalms 10 is a prayer of lament, expressing the psalmist's concern over the wickedness of humanity and the seeming inactivity of God. The chapter contrasts the arrogant and oppressive behavior of the wicked with the humble and trusting posture of the righteous. The psalmist cries out to God for justice and deliverance, highlighting the tension between human wickedness and divine righteousness.

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Psalms 10:4 "The wicked man in his pride persecutes the poor; let them be caught in the schemes they have devised."

This verse is central to the chapter because it highlights the wicked person's arrogant and exploitative behavior, which is a major theme of the psalm. The verse also points to the ultimate justice of God, who will catch the wicked in their own schemes. The key verse is verse 4, which is highlighted as a crucial expression of the wicked person's mindset.

Key Words in Psalms 10

"wicked"

The wicked are those who defy God and exploit the vulnerable, embodying the sinful nature of humanity.

"righteous"

The righteous are those who trust in God, seek refuge in Him, and cry out for justice and deliverance, exemplifying the faith and obedience that characterize believers.

"justice"

Justice is the central theme of the chapter, as the psalmist cries out to God for deliverance from the wicked and vindication of the righteous.

"trust"

Trust is the posture of the righteous, who seek refuge in God and cry out to Him for justice and deliverance, demonstrating the faith and dependence that believers have in Christ.

Christ in This Chapter

While Psalms 10 does not explicitly mention Christ, it foreshadows the gospel message of redemption and justice. The psalmist's cry for justice and deliverance is ultimately fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ, who came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). The wickedness described in the chapter is a manifestation of humanity's sinful nature, which Christ came to redeem (Romans 3:10-18). In Psalms 10:12-14, the psalmist's trust in God's justice and deliverance is a type of the faith that believers have in Christ's righteousness and salvation. (John 1:1 · Romans 3:10-18)

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