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Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />O LORD, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their heart, You will make Your ear attentive<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />O LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their heart, You will incline Your ear<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />O LORD, Thou hast heard the desire of the humble; Thou wilt strengthen their heart, Thou wilt incline Thine ear<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />O Yahweh, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their heart, You will cause Your ear to give heed<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />O LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble <i>and</i> oppressed; You will strengthen their heart, You will incline Your ear to hear,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />LORD, you have heard the desire of the humble; you will strengthen their hearts. You will listen carefully,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br /> LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will listen carefully, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah, thou hast heard the desire of the meek: Thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You listen to the longings of those who suffer. You offer them hope, and you pay attention to their cries for help. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the meek: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You have heard the desire of oppressed people, O LORD. You encourage them. You pay close attention to them<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You will listen, O LORD, to the prayers of the lowly; you will give them courage. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />LORD, you heard the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen them, you will listen carefully,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />LORD, you have heard the request of the oppressed; you make them feel secure because you listen to their prayer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />LORD, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thy ear to hear:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You have heard the desire of the humble, O YHWH. You prepare their heart; You cause Your ear to attend,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The desire of the humble Thou hast heard, O Jehovah. Thou preparest their heart; Thou causest Thine ear to attend,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou heardest the desire of the poor, O Jehovah: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to attend.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The Lord hath heard the desire of the poor: thy ear hath heard the preparation of their heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 9:38>The Lord has heeded the desire of the poor. Your ear has listened to the preparation of their heart,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You listen, LORD, to the needs of the poor; you strengthen their heart and incline your ear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />O LORD, you will hear the desire of the meek; you will strengthen their heart, you will incline your ear<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the poor; thine ear hath heard the preparation of their heart;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You have heard the hope of the poor, LORD JEHOVAH, and your ear has heard the preparation of their heart,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />LORD, Thou hast heard the desire of the humble: Thou wilt direct their heart, Thou wilt cause Thine ear to attend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Lord has heard the desire of the poor: thine ear has inclined to the preparation of their heart;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/10-17.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=948" 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">16</span>The LORD is King forever and ever; the nations perish from His land. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·ma‘·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">You have heard,</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.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8378.htm" title="8378: ta·’ă·waṯ (N-fsc) -- A desire. From 'avah; a longing; by implication, a delight.">the desire</a> <a href="/hebrew/6035.htm" title="6035: ‘ă·nā·wîm (Adj-mp) -- Poor, afflicted, humble, meek. Or Aanayv; from anah; depressed, in mind or circumstances.">of the humble;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: tā·ḵîn (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">You will strengthen</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">their hearts.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7181.htm" title="7181: taq·šîḇ (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms) -- To incline (ears), attend. A primitive root; to prick up the ears, i.e. Hearken.">You will incline</a> <a href="/hebrew/241.htm" title="241: ’ā·zə·ne·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- An ear. From 'azan; broadness. I.e. the ear.">Your ear,</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>to vindicate the fatherless and oppressed, that the men of the earth may strike terror no more.…<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="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6-7</a></span><br />Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. / Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26-27</a></span><br />In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. / And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a></span><br />Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14-15</a></span><br />And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Luke 18:1-8</a></span><br />Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart: / “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected men. / And there was a widow in that town who kept appealing to him, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a></span><br />Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12</a></span><br />Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a></span><br />For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-2.htm">Isaiah 66:2</a></span><br />Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-12.htm">Psalm 9:12</a></span><br />For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-18.htm">Psalm 145:18-19</a></span><br />The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. / He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">LORD, you have heard the desire of the humble: you will prepare their heart, you will cause your ear to hear:</p><p class="hdg">Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/9-12.htm">Psalm 9:12,18</a></b></br> When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a></b></br> Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Psalm 145:19</a></b></br> He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.</p><p class="hdg">humble</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/33-12.htm">2 Chronicles 33:12,13</a></b></br> And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/34-27.htm">2 Chronicles 34:27</a></b></br> Because thine heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before God, when thou heardest his words against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, and humbledst thyself before me, and didst rend thy clothes, and weep before me; I have even heard <i>thee</i> also, saith the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-8.htm">Proverbs 15:8</a></b></br> The sacrifice of the wicked <i>is</i> an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright <i>is</i> his delight.</p><p class="hdg">thou wilt prepare.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/112-7.htm">Psalm 112:7,8</a></b></br> He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/29-18.htm">1 Chronicles 29:18</a></b></br> O LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people, and prepare their heart unto thee:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/29-36.htm">2 Chronicles 29:36</a></b></br> And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing was <i>done</i> suddenly.</p><p class="hdg">cause</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/102-17.htm">Psalm 102:17</a></b></br> He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/65-24.htm">Isaiah 65:24</a></b></br> And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/4-24.htm">Acts 4:24-31</a></b></br> And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou <i>art</i> God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/10-14.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/job/33-31.htm">Attend</a> <a href="/psalms/9-4.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/9-12.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/psalms/10-3.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/psalms/5-3.htm">Direct</a> <a href="/psalms/6-9.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/job/16-5.htm">Encourage</a> <a href="/psalms/5-3.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/psalms/6-9.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/psalms/10-13.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/psalms/10-12.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-10.htm">Incline</a> <a href="/psalms/9-18.htm">Meek</a> <a href="/psalms/10-14.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/psalms/6-9.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/psalms/5-3.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/job/11-13.htm">Preparest</a> <a href="/job/16-5.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/psalms/10-10.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/10-13.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/12-5.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/psalms/17-1.htm">Attend</a> <a href="/psalms/10-18.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/17-1.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/psalms/20-4.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/psalms/32-8.htm">Direct</a> <a href="/psalms/17-1.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/psalms/64-5.htm">Encourage</a> <a href="/psalms/13-3.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/psalms/18-6.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/psalms/11-2.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/psalms/18-27.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/psalms/17-6.htm">Incline</a> <a href="/psalms/22-26.htm">Meek</a> <a href="/psalms/12-5.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/psalms/14-4.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/psalms/21-12.htm">Preparest</a> <a href="/psalms/20-2.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/psalms/18-17.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/12-7.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/10-1.htm">David complains of the wicked</a></span><br><span 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'; 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In biblical context, humility is a key virtue, often associated with righteousness and a contrite spirit (<a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a>). The humble are those who recognize their dependence on God, contrasting with the proud who rely on their own strength. This theme is consistent throughout Scripture, as seen in <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>, which states that God gives grace to the humble. The acknowledgment that God hears the desires of the humble reflects His intimate involvement in the lives of His people, a recurring theme in the Psalms.<p><b>You will strengthen their hearts.</b><br>The promise of strengthening the hearts of the humble indicates God's provision of inner fortitude and courage. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the heart was considered the center of thought, emotion, and will. Strengthening the heart implies empowering individuals to face challenges with resilience and faith. This assurance is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a>, where those who hope in the Lord renew their strength. It also points to the transformative work of God in the believer's life, aligning with the New Testament teaching of the Holy Spirit's role in empowering believers (<a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Ephesians 3:16</a>).<p><b>You will incline Your ear,</b><br>The imagery of God inclining His ear suggests a personal and attentive response to prayer. This anthropomorphic expression conveys God's willingness to listen closely and respond to the cries of His people. In the cultural context of the Bible, a king or ruler who inclined his ear to a subject was showing favor and readiness to act on their behalf. This assurance of God's attentiveness is a source of comfort and encouragement, reinforcing the idea that God is not distant but actively engaged with His creation. This concept is mirrored in <a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a>, which affirms that the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their prayer.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_humble.htm">The Humble</a></b><br>Those who are lowly in spirit, often oppressed or afflicted, who seek God earnestly.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to David, the psalmist expresses a deep trust in God's justice and care for the humble.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_hears_the_humble.htm">God Hears the Humble</a></b><br>The Hebrew word for "hear" (shama) implies not just listening but responding. God is attentive to the cries of the humble, indicating His active involvement in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strengthening_of_the_heart.htm">Strengthening of the Heart</a></b><br>The promise that God will "strengthen their hearts" suggests an inner fortitude and courage given by God. This is a reminder that true strength comes from reliance on Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_inclined_ear.htm">God's Inclined Ear</a></b><br>The imagery of God inclining His ear signifies His willingness to listen closely and attentively. This reassures believers that their prayers are not in vain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_humility.htm">The Role of Humility</a></b><br>Humility is a key virtue in the Christian life, opening the door to God's grace and strength. It involves recognizing our dependence on God and submitting to His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>The broader context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/10.htm">Psalm 10</a> deals with the apparent triumph of the wicked. This verse reassures believers that God is just and will ultimately vindicate the humble.<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/why_must_david_repent_if_god_knows_all.htm">Psalm 51 - Why would a supposedly all-knowing God require repentance from David if He already understands every human intention?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_quietism.htm">What is Quietism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_pride.htm">What does the Bible say about pride?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_stance_on_child_molestation.htm">What is the Bible's view on child molestation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/9-12.htm">Psalm 9:12</a>). It is not the psalmist's prayer alone that he regards as heard and answered. The oppressed have cried to God against their oppressors, and their cry has "come before him, and entered into his ears." <span class="cmt_word">Thou wilt prepare their heart</span>; rather, <span class="accented">thou dost establish</span> (or, <span class="accented">make firm</span>) <span class="accented">their heart.</span> Through their conviction that thou art on their side, and art about to help them. Thou wilt cause thine ear to hear; or, <span class="accented">thou causest.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/10-17.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">You have heard,</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמַ֣עְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ma‘·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</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 /><br /><span class="word">the desire</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּאֲוַ֬ת</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 the humble;</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲנָוִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·nā·wîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6035.htm">Strong's 6035: </a> </span><span class="str2">Poor, afflicted, humble, meek</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You will strengthen</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּכִ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(tā·ḵîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be erect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their hearts.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֝בָּ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(lib·bām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You will incline</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּקְשִׁ֥יב</span> <span class="translit">(taq·šîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7181.htm">Strong's 7181: </a> </span><span class="str2">To prick up the ears, hearken</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your ear,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָזְנֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·zə·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_241.htm">Strong's 241: </a> </span><span class="str2">Broadness, the ear</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/10-17.htm">Psalm 10:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/10-17.htm">Psalm 10:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/10-17.htm">Psalm 10:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/10-17.htm">Psalm 10:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/10-17.htm">Psalm 10:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/10-17.htm">Psalm 10:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/10-17.htm">Psalm 10:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/10-17.htm">Psalm 10:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/10-17.htm">Psalm 10:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/10-17.htm">Psalm 10:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/10-17.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 10:17 Yahweh you have heard the desire (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/10-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 10:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 10:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/10-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 10:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 10:18" /></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>