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he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For they brag about their evil desires; they praise the greedy and curse the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, <i>whom</i> the LORD abhorreth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire; He blesses the greedy <i>and</i> renounces the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the wicked boasts of his soul’s desire, And the greedy person curses <i>and</i> shows disrespect to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For the wicked boasts of his heart&#8217s desire, And the greedy man curses and spurns the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire, And the greedy man curses <i>and</i> spurns the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For the wicked boasts of his soul’s desire, And the greedy man curses <i>and</i> spurns Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For the wicked boasts <i>and</i> sings the praises of his heart’s desire, And the greedy man curses and spurns [and even despises] the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the wicked one boasts about his own cravings; the one who is greedy curses and despises the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the wicked one boasts about his own cravings; the one who is greedy curses and despises the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, And the covetous renounceth, yea, contemneth Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The wicked brag about their deepest desires. Those greedy people hate and curse you, LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and the covetous renounceth, yea, contemneth the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The wicked person boasts about his selfish desires. He blesses robbers, but he curses the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The wicked are proud of their evil desires; the greedy curse and reject the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For the wicked one boasts about his own desire; he blesses the greedy and despises the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Yes, the wicked man boasts because he gets what he wants; the one who robs others curses and rejects the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For the wicked boasts of his heart's cravings, and he blesses the greedy, scorning the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For the wicked boasts of his heart’s cravings. He blesses the greedy and condemns Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Because the wicked has boasted "" Of the desire of his soul, "" And he has blessed a dishonest gainer, "" He has despised YHWH.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Because the wicked hath boasted Of the desire of his soul, And a dishonest gainer he hath blessed, He hath despised Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For the unjust boasted upon the desire of his soul, and he blessed him plundering, despising Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For the sinner is praised in the desires of his soul: and the unjust man is blessed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 9:24>For the sinner is praised by the desires of his soul, and the iniquitous is blessed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The wicked even boast of their greed; these robbers curse and scorn the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For the wicked boast of the desires of their heart, those greedy for gain curse and renounce the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For the ungodly boasts of his own desire, and the LORD is angry when the wicked is blessed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because the wicked boasts in the lusts of his soul, the evil one is blessed and LORD JEHOVAH is angry.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, And the covetous vaunteth himself, though he contemn the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Because the sinner praises himself for the desires of his heart; and the unjust one blesses himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/10-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=830" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/10.htm">The Perils of the Pilgrim</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>In pride the wicked pursue the needy; let them be caught in the schemes they devise. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rā·šā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">the wicked man</a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: hil·lêl (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To shine.">boasts</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/8378.htm" title="8378: ta·’ă·waṯ (N-fsc) -- A desire. From 'avah; a longing; by implication, a delight.">the cravings</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">of his heart;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bê·rêḵ (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">he blesses</a> <a href="/hebrew/1214.htm" title="1214: ū·ḇō·ṣê·a‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To cut off, break off, gain by violence. A primitive root to break off, i.e. plunder; figuratively, to finish, or stop.">the greedy</a> <a href="/hebrew/5006.htm" title="5006: ni·’êṣ (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To spurn, treat with contempt. A primitive root; to scorn; or by interchange for nuwts, to bloom.">and reviles</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm">Proverbs 16:5</a></span><br />Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Luke 18:9-14</a></span><br />To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable: / “Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. / The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—swindlers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-16.htm">1 John 2:16</a></span><br />For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-4.htm">Proverbs 21:4</a></span><br />Haughty eyes and a proud heart—the guides of the wicked—are sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-30.htm">Romans 1:30</a></span><br />slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">1 Timothy 6:9-10</a></span><br />Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a></span><br />There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-2.htm">2 Timothy 3:2</a></span><br />For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13</a></span><br />To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-6.htm">1 Corinthians 5:6</a></span><br />Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Isaiah 2:11-12</a></span><br />The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a></span><br />The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2</a></span><br />When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For the wicked boasts of his heart's desire, and blesses the covetous, whom the LORD abhors.</p><p class="hdg">boasteth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-21.htm">Psalm 35:21</a></b></br> Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, <i>and</i> said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen <i>it</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6</a></b></br> They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-1.htm">Psalm 52:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, Maschil, <i>A Psalm</i> of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God <i>endureth</i> continually.</p><p class="hdg">hearts.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/49-11.htm">Psalm 49:11-13,18</a></b></br> Their inward thought <i>is, that</i> their houses <i>shall continue</i> for ever, <i>and</i> their dwelling places to all generations; they call <i>their</i> lands after their own names… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/29-19.htm">Deuteronomy 29:19</a></b></br> And it come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, though I walk in the imagination of mine heart, to add drunkenness to thirst:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/23-21.htm">1 Samuel 23:21</a></b></br> And Saul said, Blessed <i>be</i> ye of the LORD; for ye have compassion on me.</p><p class="hdg">whom</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/57-17.htm">Isaiah 57:17</a></b></br> For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/22-17.htm">Jeremiah 22:17</a></b></br> But thine eyes and thine heart <i>are</i> not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do <i>it</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/micah/6-10.htm">Micah 6:10-12</a></b></br> Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure <i>that is</i> abominable? … </p><p class="hdg">abhorreth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/5-6.htm">Psalm 5:6</a></b></br> Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/26-30.htm">Leviticus 26:30</a></b></br> And I will destroy your high places, and cut down your images, and cast your carcases upon the carcases of your idols, and my soul shall abhor you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-19.htm">Deuteronomy 32:19</a></b></br> And when the LORD saw <i>it</i>, he abhorred <i>them</i>, because of the provoking of his sons, and of his daughters.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/5-6.htm">Abhorreth</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Blesses</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-6.htm">Blesseth</a> <a href="/james/3-5.htm">Boasteth</a> <a href="/job/11-3.htm">Boasts</a> <a href="/job/15-6.htm">Condemns</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-13.htm">Contemn</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-13.htm">Contemneth</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-14.htm">Covetous</a> <a href="/1_john/2-17.htm">Cravings</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-25.htm">Curses</a> <a href="/job/38-39.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/job/31-16.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/psalms/7-14.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/10-2.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/job/35-3.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-29.htm">Greedy</a> <a href="/psalms/9-1.htm">Heart</a> <a 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class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/10-12.htm">He prays for remedy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/10-16.htm">He professes his confidence</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div 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In biblical context, boasting is often associated with pride and a lack of reliance on God (<a href="/proverbs/27.htm">Proverbs 27:1-2</a>). The cravings of the heart refer to sinful desires and lusts that are contrary to God's will (<a href="/james/1-14.htm">James 1:14-15</a>). The wicked are consumed by their own desires, which leads them to boast about their achievements and possessions, reflecting a heart that is far from God (<a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a>). This behavior contrasts with the humility and dependence on God that is encouraged throughout Scripture (<a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a>).<p><b>he blesses the greedy</b><br>In this part of the verse, the wicked man is seen endorsing or praising those who are greedy. Greed is condemned throughout the Bible as it leads to idolatry and a departure from God's commandments (<a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Colossians 3:5</a>). The cultural context of the ancient Near East often saw wealth as a sign of blessing, but the Bible warns against the love of money and the pursuit of wealth at the expense of righteousness (<a href="/1_timothy/6-10.htm">1 Timothy 6:10</a>). By blessing the greedy, the wicked man aligns himself with those who exploit others for personal gain, further distancing himself from God's standards of justice and mercy (<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>).<p><b>and reviles the LORD.</b><br>To revile means to speak against or show contempt. This phrase indicates a direct opposition to God, as the wicked man not only ignores God's commands but actively speaks against Him. This behavior is reminiscent of the rebellious nature of humanity seen throughout the Bible, from the fall in <a href="/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a> to the defiance of the nations in <a href="/psalms/2.htm">Psalm 2</a>. Reviling the LORD is a serious offense, as it reflects a hardened heart and a rejection of God's authority and sovereignty (<a href="/exodus/5-2.htm">Exodus 5:2</a>). This attitude is the antithesis of the fear of the LORD, which is the beginning of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). The wicked man's actions serve as a warning of the consequences of turning away from God and embracing a life of sin.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked_man.htm">The Wicked Man</a></b><br>Represents those who live in opposition to God's ways, characterized by pride and self-centeredness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is holy, just, and deserving of reverence and worship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_greedy.htm">The Greedy</a></b><br>Individuals who are driven by an insatiable desire for more, often at the expense of others and in defiance of God's commands.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a></b><br>Pride leads individuals to boast in their desires, placing themselves above God. Believers are called to humility, recognizing their dependence on the LORD.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_deception_of_greed.htm">The Deception of Greed</a></b><br>Greed is a destructive force that blinds individuals to the needs of others and the commands of God. Christians are encouraged to cultivate contentment and generosity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_reverence.htm">The Importance of Reverence</a></b><br>Reviling the LORD is a serious offense. Believers should cultivate a heart of reverence and worship, acknowledging God's rightful place in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_righteousness.htm">The Call to Righteousness</a></b><br>In contrast to the wicked, Christians are called to live righteously, seeking to align their desires with God's will and to bless others rather than exploit them.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_we_reconcile_prosperity_paradox.htm">Psalm 73:3 says the wicked prosper, yet other passages (e.g., Psalm 1:3) promise prosperity for the righteous--how do we reconcile this contradiction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_righteous_suffer_oppression.htm">In Psalm 125:3, why have the righteous frequently suffered under oppressive regimes if the 'rod of the wicked' is not supposed to remain over them?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_7_8_contradict_romans_3_10.htm">If Psalm 7:8 claims personal righteousness, does this contradict the broader biblical teaching of universal sinfulness (e.g., Romans 3:10)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/will_earth_endure_eternally.htm">Will the earth last forever? (Psalm 104:5 vs. 2 Peter 3:10)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Afar off.</span>--Comp. <a href="/context/psalms/22-1.htm" title="My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?">Psalm 22:1-2</a>; <a href="/psalms/22-19.htm" title="But be not you far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste you to help me.">Psalm 22:19</a>; <a href="/psalms/35-22.htm" title="This you have seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.">Psalm 35:22</a>, &c<p><span class= "bld">Hidest.</span>--<a href="/isaiah/1-15.htm" title="And when you spread forth your hands, I will hide my eyes from you: yes, when you make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.">Isaiah 1:15</a> supplies the ellipsis, "thine eyes," used of a judge bribed to wink at offence <a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm" title="Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind my eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.">1Samuel 12:3</a>; comp. <a href="/leviticus/20-4.htm" title="And if the people of the land do any ways hide their eyes from the man, when he gives of his seed to Molech, and kill him not:">Leviticus 20:4</a>), of indifference to suffering (<a href="/proverbs/28-27.htm" title="He that gives to the poor shall not lack: but he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse.">Proverbs 28:27</a>); LXX. and Vulg. "to overlook." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire</span>; rather, <span class="accented">for the wicked sings praise over his own soul's greed.</span> Instead of praising God, he praises his *own greed and its success (comp. Her., 'Sat.,' 1:1. 66, "At mihi <span class="accented">plaudo</span> ipse dotal, stimul ac nummos contemplor in area<span class="cmt_word">." And blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth</span>; rather, <span class="accented">and when he gets a gain blesses</span> (but) <span class="accented">despises the Lord</span> (so Kay, Alexander, Cheyne, and Hengstenberg). Each time that he gets a gain, he says, "Thank God!" - but, in thanking God for an unjust gain, he shows that he despises him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/10-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the wicked man</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֭שָׁע</span> <span class="translit">(rā·šā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">boasts</span><br /><span class="heb">הִלֵּ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(hil·lêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the cravings</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּאֲוַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(ta·’ă·waṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8378.htm">Strong's 8378: </a> </span><span class="str2">A longing, a delight</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his heart;</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשׁ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">he blesses</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֝רֵ֗ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bê·rêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the greedy</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבֹצֵ֥עַ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇō·ṣê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1214.htm">Strong's 1214: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cut off, break off, gain by violence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and reviles</span><br /><span class="heb">נִ֘אֵ֥ץ ׀</span> <span class="translit">(ni·’êṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5006.htm">Strong's 5006: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spurn, treat with contempt</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/10-3.htm">Psalm 10:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/10-3.htm">Psalm 10:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/10-3.htm">Psalm 10:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/10-3.htm">Psalm 10:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/10-3.htm">Psalm 10:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/10-3.htm">Psalm 10:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/10-3.htm">Psalm 10:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/10-3.htm">Psalm 10:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/10-3.htm">Psalm 10:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/10-3.htm">Psalm 10:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/10-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 10:3 For the wicked boasts of his heart's (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/10-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 10:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 10:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/10-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 10:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 10:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>