Psummer Psalm Pseries – Psalm 10: A Song of Steadfastness
September 4th, 2011
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Why do You stand afar off, O LORD? Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble? In pride the wicked hotly pursue the afflicted; let them be caught in the plots which they have devised. For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire, and the greedy man curses and spurns the LORD. The wicked, in the haughtiness of his countenance, does not seek Him. All his thoughts are, “There is no God.”
The LORD is King forever and ever; nations have perished from His land. O LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their heart, You will incline Your ear to vindicate the orphan and the oppressed, so that man who is of the earth will no longer cause terror. (Psalm 10:1-4; 16-18)Psalm 10 is a continuation of Palm 9. Psalm 9 was a Song of Testimony and Psalm 10 is a Song of Steadfastness. Some describe the Palm as a lament – David is going on again about how the wicked prosper and the good guys are afflicted. To understand the steadfast part, we have to ask a couple questions first. Read more…
Categories: Psalm 10, Psummer Psalm Pseries
