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A Turn from Despair to God
Commentators like John Calvin highlight that this verse marks a pivotal turn. The psalmist stops describing the wicked's arrogance and begins speaking directly to God in faith. This provides a model for believers: when overwhelmed by injustice, consciously shift your focus from the problem to God, affirming His presence and power in prayer.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 10:14
18th Century
Theologian
Thou hast seen it - You see all. Though people act as if their conduct was not observed, yet you are intimately acquainted with all that t…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 10:14
19th Century
Bishop
(14) The poor commits himself. —Better, the helpless leaves it to You. By a slight alteration in the di…
John Calvin
On Psalms 10:14
16th Century
Theologian
You have seen it; for you, etc. Here David, suddenly kindled with a holy zeal, enters into conflict and, armed with the shield of faith, c…
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John Gill
On Psalms 10:14
17th Century
Pastor
You have seen [it]
Though the wicked say God will never see, (Psalms 10:11); he sees all things in gener…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 10:12–18
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist speaks with astonishment, at the wickedness of the wicked, and at the patience and forbearance of God. God prepares the heart for pray…