Psalms 10:9
The Scripture
(9) He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Psalm 10 the author describes a righteous man who is mocked and threatened by his friends, who wish his life to end. The psalmist cries out to God for justice, lamenting the cruelty of the wicked. The chapter stresses the need for divine protection and the hope that God’s righteousness will prevail.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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Related verses (shared words)
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