Lament
Psalm 10
18 verses≈ 3 minBSB
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Where we are
- 1–41Book IDavid's prayers: 'The LORD is my shepherd'Psalm 10
- 42–72Book II'As the deer pants'; the throne under pressure
- 73–89Book IIIAsaph and Korah: the kingdom falls
- 90–106Book IVBack to Moses: the LORD reigns
- 107–150Book VSongs of ascents, and the last Hallelujah
The Perils of the Pilgrim
Why, O LORD, do You stand far off? Why do You hide in times of trouble?
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In pride the wicked pursue the needy;
let them be caught in the schemes they devise.
For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart;
he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.
In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him;
in all his schemes there is no God.
He is secure in his ways at all times;
Your lofty judgments are far from him;
he sneers at all his foes.
He says to himself, “I will not be moved;
from age to age I am free of distress.”
His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and violence;
trouble and malice are under his tongue.
He lies in wait near the villages;
in ambush he slays the innocent;
his eyes watch in stealth for the helpless.
He lies in wait like a lion in a thicket;
he lurks to seize the oppressed;
he catches the lowly in his net.
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Narrated by Bob Souer · BSB audio, public domain
They are crushed and beaten down;
the helpless fall prey to his strength.
He says to himself, “God has forgotten;
He hides His face and never sees.”
Question
Quick question
Listen to what he tells himself.
What does the wicked man tell himself?
Arise, O LORD! Lift up Your hand, O God! Do not forget the helpless.
Why has the wicked man renounced God?
He says to himself, “You will never call me to account.”
But You have regarded trouble and grief;
You see to repay it by Your hand.
The victim entrusts himself to You;
You are the helper of the fatherless.
Break the arm of the wicked and evildoer;
call him to account for his wickedness
until none is left to be found.
Pray
For those who think no one sees
Pray for the helpless, by name if you can. Pray for those who have stopped believing anyone sees them. Say it back to God: “You have regarded trouble and grief.”
You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble;
You will strengthen their hearts.
You will incline Your ear,
to vindicate the fatherless and oppressed,
that the men of the earth
may strike terror no more.
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You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts.
Psalm 10:17
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