Psalms 10:11
Psalms 10:11 in Multiple Translations
He says to himself, “God has forgotten; He hides His face and never sees.”
He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it.
He saith in his heart: God hath forgotten; He hideth his face, he will never see it.
He says in his heart, God has no memory of me: his face is turned away; he will never see it.
They tell themselves, “God won't notice. He's looking the other way. He won't ever see anything.”
He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten, he hideth away his face, and will neuer see.
He said in his heart, 'God hath forgotten, He hath hid His face, He hath never seen.'
He says in his heart, “God has forgotten. He hides his face. He will never see it.”
He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it .
Wicked people say, “God will not pay any attention to what we do. His eyes are covered, so he never sees anything.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 10:11
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Psalms 10:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
אָמַ֣ר
בְּ֭/לִבּ/וֹ
שָׁ֣כַֽח
אֵ֑ל
הִסְתִּ֥יר
פָּ֝נָ֗י/ו
בַּל
רָאָ֥ה
לָ/נֶֽצַח
אָמַ֣ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בְּ֭/לִבּ/וֹ
lêb
H3820
heart
Prep | N-ms | Suff
שָׁ֣כַֽח
shâkach
H7911
to forget
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֵ֑ל
ʼêl
H410
god
N-ms
הִסְתִּ֥יר
çâthar
H5641
to hide
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
פָּ֝נָ֗י/ו
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
בַּל
bal
H1077
not
Part
רָאָ֥ה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לָ/נֶֽצַח
netsach
H5331
perpetuity
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 10:11
אָמַ֣ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
בְּ֭/לִבּ/וֹ
lêb
H3820
"heart"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
שָׁ֣כַֽח
shâkach
H7911
"to forget"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To forget something means to mislay it or be oblivious to it. This Hebrew word is used in the Bible to describe when people forget things, like God's commands. The KJV translates it as 'to forget' or 'at all'.
Definition: 1) to forget, ignore, wither 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to forget 1a2) to cease to care 1b) (Niphal) to be forgotten 1c) (Piel) to cause to forget 1d) (Hiphil) to make or cause to forget 1e) (Hithpael) to be forgotten Aramaic equivalent: she.khach (שְׁכַח "to find" H7912)
Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, (cause to) forget. See also: Genesis 27:45; Psalms 106:13; Psalms 9:13.
אֵ֑ל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
הִסְתִּ֥יר
çâthar
H5641
"to hide"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
This word means to hide or conceal something, like covering it up. It can also mean to keep something secret or hidden from others, as in Psalm 27:5.
Definition: 1) to hide, conceal 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to hide oneself 1a2) to be hidden, be concealed 1b) (Piel) to hide carefully 1c) (Pual) to be hidden carefully, be concealed 1d) (Hiphil) to conceal, hide 1e) (Hithpael) to hide oneself carefully Aramaic equivalent: se.tar (סְתַר "to hide" H5642A)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: be absent, keep close, conceal, hide (self), (keep) secret, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 4:14; Psalms 55:13; Psalms 10:11.
פָּ֝נָ֗י/ו
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
בַּל
bal
H1077
"not"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means not or nothing, often used to show something is absent or non-existent. It appears in various forms, like lest or neither. The KJV Bible translates it in different ways, including not or none.
Definition: not, hardly, else
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: lest, neither, no, none (that...), not (any), nothing. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:30; Psalms 140:12; Psalms 10:4.
רָאָ֥ה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
לָ/נֶֽצַח
netsach
H5331
"perpetuity"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for perpetuity or everlastingness, often used to describe God's nature. It appears in Psalm 9:7, where the psalmist praises God's enduring presence. This word conveys the idea of something lasting forever.
Definition: 1) eminence, perpetuity, strength, victory, enduring, everlastingness 1a) eminence 1b) enduring of life 1c) endurance in time, perpetual, continual, unto the end 1d) everlastingness, ever
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), constantly, end, ([phrase] n-) ever(more), perpetual, strength, victory. See also: 1 Samuel 15:29; Psalms 74:10; Psalms 9:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 10:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 10:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 10:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 10:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 10:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 10:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 10:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 10:11
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 10:11
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 10:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 10:11
- Sermons on Psalms 10:11
Context — The Perils of the Pilgrim
9He lies in wait like a lion in a thicket; he lurks to seize the oppressed; he catches the lowly in his net.
10They are crushed and beaten down; the helpless fall prey to his strength.
11He says to himself, “God has forgotten; He hides His face and never sees.”
12Arise, O LORD! Lift up Your hand, O God! Do not forget the helpless. 13Why has the wicked man renounced God? He says to himself, “You will never call me to account.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 8:12 | “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his own idol? For they are saying, ‘The LORD does not see us; the LORD has forsaken the land.’” |
| 2 | Psalms 94:7 | They say, “The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob pays no heed.” |
| 3 | Psalms 73:11 | The wicked say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?” |
| 4 | Psalms 10:6 | He says to himself, “I will not be moved; from age to age I am free of distress.” |
| 5 | Ezekiel 9:9 | He replied, “The iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah is exceedingly great. The land is full of bloodshed, and the city is full of perversity. For they say, ‘The LORD has forsaken the land; the LORD does not see.’ |
| 6 | Ecclesiastes 8:11 | When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil. |
| 7 | Psalms 64:5 | They hold fast to their evil purpose; they speak of hiding their snares. “Who will see them?” they say. |
| 8 | Luke 7:39 | When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!” |
| 9 | Mark 2:6 | But some of the scribes were sitting there and thinking in their hearts, |
| 10 | Job 22:13–14 | Yet you say: ‘What does God know? Does He judge through thick darkness? Thick clouds veil Him so He does not see us as He traverses the vault of heaven. ’ |
Psalms 10:11 Summary
The verse Psalms 10:11 shows us what the wicked person thinks: that God has forgotten about them and isn't paying attention. But this is not true - God is always aware of what's happening and will bring justice (as seen in Psalms 37:28). We can learn from this by remembering that God is always with us and sees everything we do (Psalms 139:7-10). By trusting in God's constant presence and justice, we can avoid having a mindset like the wicked person and instead live with hope and faith.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when it says 'God has forgotten' in Psalms 10:11?
This phrase is a reflection of the wicked person's thoughts, not a statement of fact. According to Psalms 138:8, God will fulfill His purpose for us and will not forsake the works of His hands.
Is the wicked person in Psalms 10:11 an atheist or just ignorant of God's nature?
The Bible does not explicitly state the wicked person's beliefs, but it implies that they are willfully ignoring God's presence and justice, as seen in Psalms 14:1 and Romans 1:20-21.
How can we avoid having the same mindset as the wicked person in Psalms 10:11?
We can avoid this mindset by regularly seeking God's presence and remembering His justice, as encouraged in Psalms 119:11 and Hebrews 10:25.
What is the significance of the phrase 'He hides His face and never sees' in Psalms 10:11?
This phrase is a misconception of the wicked person, as God is all-seeing and always aware of our actions, as stated in Proverbs 15:3 and Jeremiah 32:19.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I might be ignoring God's presence in my life, and how can I become more aware of His constant presence?
- How do I respond when I feel like God is distant or not seeing my struggles, and what can I learn from the wicked person's mindset in Psalms 10:11?
- In what ways can I prioritize seeking God's justice and remembering His presence in my daily life, and what impact might this have on my relationships and decisions?
- What are some Bible verses or truths that I can meditate on to combat the lie that 'God has forgotten' or is not seeing my circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 10:11
He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten,.... Meaning either his own sins, because they are not immediately punished; wherefore he hopes to go on for ever with impunity, but will be mistaken,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 10:11
He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 10:11
God hath forgotten, to wit, the poor, ; or the humble, which we are taught to supply out of , where he saith, forget not the humble. He forgets and neglects all their oppressions and prayers, and doth not avenge their cause, as he hath said he would do; nor execute judgments upon their oppressors, as he hath sometimes done or been thought to do. He hideth his face, lest he should see. He takes no notice of their sufferings, lest he should be engaged to help them. He will not encumber himself with the care of things done upon earth, but leaves it wholly to men to manage their affairs as they think fit. He will never see it, to wit, the oppression of the poor, or the design of oppressors against them, which is the chief subject of the whole Psalm, and is particularly expressed .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 10:11
Psalms 10:11 He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see [it].Ver. 11. He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten] That is, he knoweth it not, regardeth it not. To learn is nothing else but to remember, said Socrates; and what a man hath utterly forgotten it is all one as if he had never known it; 2 Peter 1:9, he "hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins," that is, he was never purged. See Psalms 10:4.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 10:11
(11) Hideth.—Better, hath hidden.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 10:11
Verse 11. God hath forgotten] He hath cast off this people, and he will never more re-establish them. So Sanballat thought.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 10:11
11. He saith in his heart, God (El) hath forgotten: He hath hidden his face; he hath not seen nor ever will. Experience, he thinks, confirms the assumption from which he started (Psalms 10:4), that God will not trouble Himself to interfere: the exact opposite of the faith of the saints (Psalms 9:12; Psalms 9:18). The last clause means literally, He hath not seen for ever: i.e. hath not seen hitherto nor will hereafter.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 10:11
He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten - That is, this is his practical, habitual feeling. He acts as if God had forgotten, or as if God takes no knowledge of what is occurring in the earth. Compare Psalms 10:6.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 10:11
11. God hath forgotten—This is the common error of the wicked. Because judgment is delayed they are emboldened to say, “God hideth his face,” does not see it, takes no legal notice of crime.
Sermons on Psalms 10:11
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The Cry of Sodom and Gomorrah (Kwasizabantu) by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares his personal testimony of being a former homosexual who was saved by the Lord. He expresses his concern and frustration with the acceptance and |
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Jesus Christ My Glory by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher highlights the corrupt state of the world, drawing parallels between the present day and the biblical times. The preacher emphasizes that God's nature |
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Who Sees Us? Who Will Know? by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks addresses the prevalence of atheism in the hearts of sinners, illustrating how various forms of idolatry replace God in their lives, such as wealth, pleasure, and amb |
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The Question by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe delves into Psalms 10:1-13, exploring the profound question of 'Why?' that David raises three times in this psalm. He contrasts the atheist, rationalist, and legalis |
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Ephesians by J.B. Rowell | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a hardworking mother who sacrificed to send her son to college. When the mother visits her son's room at college, she notices the p |
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God Sees Everything by Roy Daniel | The sermon begins with a personal story about a dog on a farm, leading into a reflection on Ezekiel 8:12. The speaker then prays for God's word to impact the listeners' lives and r |
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The Delapitated House by Jenny Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the state of a house that was once a shining example of God's creative power. The house, which represents our testimony as believers, is des |