Psalm 10:18

Translations

Modern

…to vindicate the fatherless and oppressed, that the men of the earth may strike terror no more.

Traditional

To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress.

Literal

…to do justice for the fatherless and oppressed; he shall not continue anymore to terrorize—the man from the earth,

Latin

…judicare pupillo et humili, ut non apponat ultra magnificare se homo super terram.

Original

Hebrew

English

…to vindicate the fatherless and oppressed, that the men of the earth may strike terror no more.

Notes

Psalms 10:18

People often misuse their power and enslave the very people God wants them to serve (see Psalms 9:19–20; Luke 22:25–26).

Psalms 10:17–18

The psalmist expresses his confidence in the Lord.

Psalms 10:1–18

The lament in Psalm 9:13–20 continues in Psalm 10 (see study note on Psalms 9–10). However, the mood shifts from confident statements to anguished questions. The psalmist prays for rescue, trusting that the Lord, as a just king, take care of the needy.

Psalms 9:1–10:18

This hymn celebrates the Lord's rule and triumph over evil. It may also respond to the laments in Psalms 3–7.

Some believe that Psalms 9 and 10 should be read together as one psalm in two parts. This is because Psalm 9 has a title, while Psalm 10 does not.

Despite some missing or inverted letters, the two psalms form an acrostic of the Hebrew alphabet. This means that each line or section begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

Other alphabetic acrostics include Psalms 25, 34, 37, 111–112, 119, and 145.

The ancient Greek and Latin translations treat Psalms 9 and 10 as one psalm.

Theme notes and profiles

David Concern for the Poor The Poor and Needy in the Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 9:9
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Psalm 82:3
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.
Isaiah 11:4
…but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips.
Luke 18:7–8
Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them?
1 Corinthians 15:47–48
The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven.
Psalm 17:14
…from such men, O LORD, by Your hand—from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children.
Psalm 72:4
May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.
Psalm 74:21
Do not let the oppressed retreat in shame; may the poor and needy praise Your name.
Psalm 94:1–6
O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth.
Psalm 10:14
But You have regarded trouble and grief; You see to repay it by Your hand. The victim entrusts himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless.
Luke 16:25
But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony.
Philippians 3:18–19
For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.

Glossary

Acrostic David Music Orphan Persecution Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of

Topics

Children: God's Care of Fatherless: God Will: Execute the Judgment of God: Preserver Oppression: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Orphan: General Scriptures Concerning Rulers: Wicked Terrorism Terrorists

Psalm 10:18

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