Bible Commentary

His ways are always grievous; thy judgments [are] far above out of his sight: [as for] all his enemies, he puffeth at them. 5. His ways &c.] Rather, as R.V., His ways are firm at all times. His plans succeed: he is never harassed by vicissitudes of fortune. Cp. Psa 55:19, Psa 73:3-5; Jer 12:1-2. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 10:5”

The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek [after God]: God [is] not in all his thoughts. 4. The A.V. follows the Ancient Versions in rendering, ‘ the wicked will not seek after God:’ but a comparison of Psa 10:13, which clearly recapitulates Psa 10:3-4, is decisive in favour of rendering as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 10:4”

For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, [whom] the LORD abhorreth. 3. A difficult verse. Boasteth of his heart’s desire may mean either, makes shameless boast of his selfish greed without any pretence at concealment: or, boasts that he obtains all that he desires, and that, as the next clause … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 10:3”

The wicked in [his] pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined. 2. The general sense of the first clause is that given by R.V.: In the pride of the wicked the poor is hotly pursued; or possibly, is consumed, by fear, anxiety, and distress. In the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 10:2”

Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? [why] hidest thou [thyself] in times of trouble? 1. Why standest thou afar off ] As an indifferent or indolent spectator. Cp. Psa 38:11 (of fair-weather friends); Psa 22:1 (of God); Isa 59:14; and the corresponding prayer in Psa 22:11; Psa 22:19, Psa 35:22, Psa 38:21, Psa 71:12. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 10:1”

Put them in fear, O LORD: [that] the nations may know themselves [to be but] men. Selah. 20. Put them in fear ] Lit. set terror for them: some awe-inspiring exhibition of power, such as were the wonders of the Exodus. (Deu 4:34; Deu 26:8; Deu 34:12; Jer 32:21.) The rendering of LXX, Vulg., Syr., … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 9:20”

Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight. 19, 20. This stanza should begin with Kaph, but (if the text is sound) the similar letter Qoph is substituted for it. [ Kaph is prefixed to Psa 9:18 in Dr Scrivener’s text; but this verse belongs to the stanza … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 9:19”

For the needy shall not always be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall [not] perish forever. 18. For the needy shall not perpetually be forgotten; Nor the hope of the afflicted be disappointed for ever. Man forgets God; but God does not forget man. expectation ] The patient hope which waits upon God in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 9:18”

The wicked shall be turned into hell, [and] all the nations that forget God. 17. R.V. rightly: The wicked shall return to Sheol, Even all the nations that forget God. Sheol is not hell as the place of torment. What is meant is that the career of the wicked in this world will be cut … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 9:17”

The LORD is known [by] the judgment [which] he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah. 16. Jehovah hath made himself known, he hath executed judgment, Snaring the wicked in the work of his own hands. For God’s revelation of Himself in judgment comp. Psa 48:3 (R.V.): Exo … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 9:16”