Psalm 10:6

Translations

Modern

He says to himself, “I will not be moved; from age to age I am free of distress.”

Traditional

He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity.

Literal

He has said in his heart, “I shall not be moved—from generation to generation—to whom will be no adversity.”

Latin

Dixit enim in corde suo: Non movebor a generatione in generationem, sine malo.

Original

Hebrew

English

He says to himself, “I will not be moved; from age to age I am free of distress.”

Notes

Psalms 10:6–7

Even though they act wrongly (Psalms 5:9; 28:3; Romans 3:14), the wicked still hope for a future free of trouble like the righteous will enjoy.

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

Ecclesiastes 8:11
When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil.
Matthew 24:48
But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’
Isaiah 56:12
“Come, let me get the wine, let us imbibe the strong drink, and tomorrow will be like today, only far better!”
Psalm 11:1
For the choirmaster. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain!
Nahum 1:10
For they will be entangled as with thorns and consumed like the drink of a drunkard—like stubble that is fully dry.
Psalm 15:5
…who lends his money without interest and refuses a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.
Revelation 18:7
As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’
1 Thessalonians 5:3
While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
Isaiah 47:7
You said, ‘I will be queen forever.’ You did not take these things to heart or consider their outcome.
Psalm 30:6
In prosperity I said, “I will never be shaken.”
Psalm 14:1
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.

Glossary

Acrostic David Music Persecution Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of

Topics

Blindness: Spiritual Confidence: False Judgments: Delayed Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Delusion: Exhibited in Thinking that we are Above Adversity Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning The Blessed: The Just Wicked (People): Described

Psalm 10:6

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