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Prosperity Can Breed Arrogance
While some translations say the wicked person's ways are 'grievous,' many scholars, including John Calvin, argue the original Hebrew means their ways 'prosper.' This success becomes a spiritual trap. The wicked misinterprets God's patience and their own prosperity as divine approval, which hardens them in their arrogance.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 10:5
18th Century
Theologian
His ways are always grievous - His paths; his manner of life; his conduct toward God; his dealings with men. The word rendered “are…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 10:5
19th Century
Bishop
His ways are always grievous. —Better, his enterprises always succeed. This meaning is obtained from Job 20:21, …
John Calvin
On Psalms 10:5–6
16th Century
Theologian
There is a great diversity of opinion among interpreters regarding the first part of this verse. The translators of the Septuagint version, thinkin…
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John Gill
On Psalms 10:5
17th Century
Pastor
His ways are always grievous
To God and to his people; or, "his ways cause terror" F1 , so Aben Ezra; mak…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 10:1–11
17th Century
Minister
God's withdrawals are very grievous to His people, especially in times of trouble. We stand far off from God by our unbelief, and then complain tha…