Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless.
You have seen it all; you watch the harm and cruelty that happens, ready to repay it with your own hand. The poor trust themselves to you; you are the one who helps those without fathers.
The writer is declaring that God sees all injustice and will act against it, while the vulnerable place their trust in Him as their protector.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when the poor and powerless faced oppression from the wicked and wealthy. In ancient Israel, orphans (the fatherless) were among the most vulnerable members of society, having no family protection or inheritance rights. The psalmist appeals to God as the ultimate judge who sees all wrongs and defends those who cannot defend themselves.
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