Psalms 10:1
“Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?”
Psalms 10:1 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Why, O Lord, hast thou retired afar off? why dost thou slight us in our wants, in the time of trouble?
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Why standest thou afar off, O Jehovah? Why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
- DARBYDarby
- Why, Jehovah, standest thou afar off? Why hidest thou thyself in times of distress?
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Why do you stand far off, Yahweh? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Why, Jehovah, dost Thou stand at a distance? Thou dost hide in times of adversity,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Why do you stand far away, O Lord? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Why do you stand far away, O Lord? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?
Context: Psalms 10
About Psalms 10: The Cry of the Oppressed
Psalm 10 is a lament of a righteous person who witnesses the arrogance and cruelty of the wicked flourishing. The psalmist cries out to God, asking why He seems distant and hidden while the wicked oppress the poor and vulnerable. The psalm ends with a plea for God to intervene and put an end to the wickedness.
Commentary
Psalm 10 is a sobering reminder of the reality of evil and injustice in the world. The psalmist observes the wicked exploiting and harming the innocent, and is deeply troubled by God's apparent silence. It is a question that continues to be asked in the midst of suffering and hardship: where is God in all of this?Yet even as the psalmist wrestles with this question, they do not lose their faith in God's justice and compassion. They plead with God to act on behalf of the oppressed, confident that He hears their cries and will not abandon them. Psalm 10 serves as a source of comfort and hope for those who face difficult circumstances, reminding them that they are not alone and that God is always present, even in the midst of suffering.