Psalm 10:4

Translations

Modern

In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God.

Traditional

The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.

Literal

The wicked one, in the height of his face, does not inquire; there is no God in any of his thoughts.

Latin

Exacerbavit Dominum peccator: secundum multitudinem iræ suæ, non quæret.

Original

Hebrew

English

In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God.

Notes

Psalms 10:4

there is no God: See Psalms 10:11; 14:1.

Psalms 10:2–11

Wicked and oppressive people might succeed, causing harmful effects. Evil can be as dramatic as the psalmist portrays it here, or it could be more subtle.

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 The Poor and Needy in the Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 14:1–2
For the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good.
Romans 1:28
Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.
Acts 8:22
Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.
Genesis 6:5
Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time.
Romans 1:21
For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts.
Deuteronomy 8:14
…then your heart will become proud, and you will forget the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
Job 22:17
They said to God, ‘Depart from us. What can the Almighty do to us?’
Isaiah 65:2
All day long I have held out My hands to an obstinate people who walk in the wrong path, who follow their own imaginations,
Psalm 53:1
For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath. A Maskil of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their ways are vile. There is no one who does good.
Exodus 5:2
But Pharaoh replied, “Who is the LORD that I should obey His voice and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, and I will not let Israel go.”
Proverbs 30:9
Otherwise, I may have too much and deny You, saying, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, profaning the name of my God.
Isaiah 2:11
The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day.

Glossary

Acrostic David Music Persecution Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of

Topics

Being Self Centered Character of the Wicked: Infidel Countenance: Pride In Godlessness: General Scriptures Concerning Pride: A Hindrance to Seeking God Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Security: False is Ignorant of God and Truth Seeking God: The Wicked: Refuse, Through Pride Wicked (People): Described

Psalm 10:4

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