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Psalm Ps. 10. See note on Psalm 9. Psalm 10 is a lament, relating to cases in which “the wicked hotly pursue the poor” (v. 2). These wicked could be faithless, wealthy Israelites (vv. 4, 13), and the poor are Israelites who are faithful but are also defenseless against the wicked. It was the task of the Davidic king to ensure justice, by force if necessary. It was the task of the general public to pray, perhaps by reciting a psalm like this.
Ps. 10:1 hide yourself. That is, ignoring cries for help (compare 55:1; Isa. 58:7).
Ps. 10:3 renounces the Lord. Compare v. 13.
Ps. 10:6 I shall not be moved. It is irritating to the pious person when impious people feel safe in their impiety.
Ps. 10:11 As the wicked person oppresses the faithful, he assumes that God has forgotten them—that God is indifferent to their suffering. The faithful mention this to God, asking him to show the wicked that he has not, in fact, forgotten his people (see vv. 12–14).
Ps. 10:12–15 These verses call God to action in response to vv. 1–11. Verses 12–15 repeat many words from vv. 1–11: “mischief” (vv. 7 and 14); “forget” (vv. 11 and 12); “see” (vv. 11 and 14); “renounce” (vv. 3 and 13); “helpless” (vv. 8 and 10 and 14); and “wicked” (vv. 2–4 and 13 and 15). The repetition shows that God’s action will be a direct answer to the injustice described.
Ps. 10:14 The OT law is full of warnings about oppressing such people as the fatherless (see Ex. 22:22; Deut. 10:18). The true Israelite will care for them.
Ps. 10:15 till you find none. That is, until there is no more wickedness.
Ps. 10:16 The Lord is king forever and ever. Compare the similar wording in Ex. 15:18, where God reigns for the sake of his people, to promote their peace and purity. Just as God removes unbelieving nations from his land, he can be trusted to purge unbelieving Israelites from it as well.
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