Psalms 10:5
“His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.”
Psalms 10:5 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- God is not before his eyes: his ways are filthy at all times. Thy judgments are removed from his sight: he shall rule over all his enemies.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- His ways are firm at all times; Thy judgments are far above out of his sight: As for all his adversaries, he puffeth at them.
- DARBYDarby
- His ways always succeed; thy judgments are far above out of his sight; as for all his adversaries, he puffeth at them.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- His ways are prosperous at all times. He is haughty, and your laws are far from his sight. As for all his adversaries, he sneers at them.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Pain do his ways at all times, On high are Thy judgments before him, All his adversaries ; he puffeth at them.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Their ways are always grievous; your judgments are far above out of their sight; they scoff at all their enemies.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Their ways are always grievous; your judgments are far above out of their sight; they scoff at all their enemies.
Context: Psalms 10
3For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.
4The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
5His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.
6He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity.
7His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.
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.