Psalms 10:8-11

Psalms 10:8-11

[8] He sitteth  in the lurking places  of the villages:  in the secret places  doth he murder  the innocent:  his eyes  are privily set  against the poor.  [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.  [10] He croucheth,  and humbleth  may fall  by his strong ones.  [11] He hath said  in his heart,  God  hath forgotten:  he hideth  his face;  he will never  see 

What does Psalms 10:8-11 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Using the figures of a predatory animal, like a lion, and a hunter, like a fisherman, David described how the wicked cunningly pursue and ensnare the righteous in their traps. The fact that God does not punish them more quickly encourages them to continue their destructive work.