Psalms 10:14

"Why does the wicked person condemn God, and say in his heart, “God won’t call me into account”?"

Key Reflection

Psalms 10:14 speaks to the mindset of the wicked who reject divine justice. The verse highlights their arrogance and disbelief that God will hold them accountable, reflecting a deep-seated rebellion against divine authority. This attitude stems from a heart hardened by sin, where they imagine themselves beyond God’s scrutiny or judgment, thus maintaining their wicked ways without fear of consequence.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Thou hast seen it -Thou seest all. Though people act as if their conduct was not observed, yet thou art intimately acquainted with all that they do. The workers of iniquity cannot hide themselves. The idea here is, that although God seemed not to notice the conduct of the wicked, and though the wicked acted as if he did not, yet that all this was seen by God, and that he would deal with men according to justice and to truth. For thou beholdest mischief -All that is done on the earth, though perhaps in this case referring particularly to that which gave the psalmist trouble.

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