He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it.
He says to himself, 'God has forgotten about what I'm doing. He has turned away and will never see it.'
The writer is describing how wicked people convince themselves that God isn't watching or won't hold them accountable for their actions.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 10 is a lament psalm attributed to David, written in the context of ancient Israel's struggles with oppression and injustice, where the wicked seemed to thrive without consequence. In this verse, the psalmist depicts the arrogant mindset of evildoers who foolishly believe that God is unaware of their actions and will not intervene. This reflects a common biblical theme of human rebellion against God's sovereignty during times of moral chaos.
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