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God Defends the Helpless
This verse is a powerful declaration of God's character as the defender of the vulnerable. Commentators explain that God hears the cries of the 'fatherless and the oppressed' and will act to bring justice. For believers experiencing injustice, this is a call to patient trust, knowing that God's intervention is certain, even if it seems delayed.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 10:18
18th Century
Theologian
To judge the fatherless - This means to vindicate the orphan, to rescue him from the hand of those who would oppress and wrong him. In other…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 10:18
19th Century
Bishop
Oppressed. —See Psalms 9:9. “God’s choice acquaintances are humble men.”—Leighton.
That the man. …
John Calvin
On Psalms 10:18
16th Century
Theologian
That you may judge. Here the Psalmist applies the last sentence of the preceding verse to a special purpose: namely, to prevent the faithf…
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John Gill
On Psalms 10:18
17th Century
Pastor
To judge the fatherless and the oppressed
That is, God will cause his ear to hear the cries of his people, so as to …
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…