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Psalms 10:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

His ways are always successful and prosperous; Your judgments are too high for him to see or understand: as for all his enemies, he scoffs at them and dismisses them with contempt.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how wicked people seem to prosper while completely ignoring God's standards and treating their enemies with arrogant contempt.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was written during a time when the psalmist observed wicked people thriving while the righteous suffered. In ancient Israel, success was often viewed as a sign of God's blessing, making it especially troubling when evil people prospered. The psalm reflects the common human struggle of understanding why injustice seems to go unpunished.

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