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
The Book of Psalms was written during the time of ancient Israel, often reflecting the struggles of the people under oppression from enemies and corrupt leaders. In Psalm 10, the psalmist expresses frustration over the wicked who seem to prosper while exploiting the vulnerable, such as the poor and fatherless, and affirms God's watchful eye and justice. This highlights the cultural reality in ancient Near Eastern societies, where the fatherless and poor lacked social safeguards and relied on divine intervention for protection.
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