Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Why, LORD, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? New Living Translation O LORD, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble? English Standard Version Why, O LORD, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? Berean Standard Bible Why, O LORD, do You stand far off? Why do You hide in times of trouble? King James Bible Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble? New King James Version Why do You stand afar off, O LORD? Why do You hide in times of trouble? New American Standard Bible Why do You stand far away, LORD? Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble? NASB 1995 Why do You stand afar off, O LORD? Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble? NASB 1977 Why dost Thou stand afar off, O LORD? Why dost Thou hide Thyself in times of trouble? Legacy Standard Bible Why do You stand afar off, O Yahweh? Why do You hide Yourself in times of distress? Amplified Bible Why do You stand far away, O LORD? Why do You hide [Yourself, veiling Your eyes] in times of trouble? Christian Standard Bible LORD, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide in times of trouble? Holman Christian Standard Bible LORD, why do You stand so far away? Why do You hide in times of trouble? American Standard Version Why standest thou afar off, O Jehovah? Why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble? Contemporary English Version Why are you far away, LORD? Why do you hide yourself when I am in trouble? English Revised Version Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble? GOD'S WORD® Translation Why are you so distant, LORD? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? Good News Translation Why are you so far away, O LORD? Why do you hide yourself when we are in trouble? International Standard Version Why do you stand far away, LORD? Why do you hide in times of distress? Majority Standard Bible Why, O LORD, do You stand far off? Why do You hide in times of trouble? NET Bible Why, LORD, do you stand far off? Why do you pay no attention during times of trouble? New Heart English Bible Why do you stand far off, LORD? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? Webster's Bible Translation Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble? World English Bible Why do you stand far off, Yahweh? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhy, YHWH, do You stand at a distance? Do You hide in times of adversity? Young's Literal Translation Why, Jehovah, dost Thou stand at a distance? Thou dost hide in times of adversity, Smith's Literal Translation Wherefore, O Jehovah, wilt thou stand afar off? wilt thou hide for times in straits? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhy, O Lord, hast thou retired afar off? why dost thou slight us in our wants, in the time of trouble? Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Why, LORD, do you stand afar and pay no heed in times of trouble? New Revised Standard Version Why, O LORD, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWHY standest thou afar off, O LORD? and witholdest thy care in times of trouble? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Why, LORD JEHOVAH, do you stand at a distance, and have withdrawn your gaze in times of trouble? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Why standest Thou afar off, O LORD? Why hidest Thou Thyself in times of trouble? Brenton Septuagint Translation Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? why dost thou overlook us in times of need, in affliction? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Perils of the Pilgrim1Why, O LORD, do You stand far off? Why do You hide in times of trouble? 2In pride the wicked pursue the needy; let them be caught in the schemes they devise.… Cross References Psalm 22:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Doe of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning? Habakkuk 1:2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help but You do not hear, or cry out to You, “Violence!” but You do not save? Job 30:20 I cry out to You for help, but You do not answer; when I stand up, You merely look at me. Isaiah 45:15 Truly You are a God who hides Himself, O God of Israel, the Savior. Lamentations 3:8 Even when I cry out and plead for help, He shuts out my prayer. Jeremiah 14:8-9 O Hope of Israel, its Savior in times of distress, why are You like a stranger in the land, like a traveler who stays but a night? / Why are You like a man taken by surprise, like a warrior powerless to save? Yet You are among us, O LORD, and we are called by Your name. Do not forsake us! Psalm 13:1-2 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? / How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me? Psalm 44:24 Why do You hide Your face and forget our affliction and oppression? Psalm 88:14 Why, O LORD, do You reject me? Why do You hide Your face from me? Psalm 77:7-9 “Will the Lord spurn us forever and never show His favor again? / Is His loving devotion gone forever? Has His promise failed for all time? / Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has His anger shut off His compassion?” Selah Matthew 27:46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Mark 15:34 At the ninth hour, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” Luke 18:7-8 Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? / I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?” John 11:21 Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. Treasury of Scripture Why stand you afar off, O LORD? why hide you yourself in times of trouble? A. Psalm 22:1 To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? Psalm 46:1 To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Jeremiah 14:8 O the hope of Israel, the saviour thereof in time of trouble, why shouldest thou be as a stranger in the land, and as a wayfaring man that turneth aside to tarry for a night? hidest Psalm 13:1-3 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? … Psalm 27:9 Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. Psalm 30:7 LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled. Jump to Previous Adversity Afar Distance Distress Far Hide Hidest Stand Standest Thyself Times TroubleJump to Next Adversity Afar Distance Distress Far Hide Hidest Stand Standest Thyself Times TroublePsalm 10 1. David complains of the wicked12. He prays for remedy 16. He professes his confidence Why, O LORD The psalmist begins with a heartfelt cry, "Why, O LORD," which reflects a deep sense of confusion and longing for understanding. The Hebrew word for "LORD" here is "Yahweh," the covenant name of God, emphasizing a personal relationship. This invocation suggests a plea to a God who is both sovereign and intimately involved with His people. The question "Why" indicates a struggle to comprehend God's actions or apparent inaction, a theme common in the lament psalms, where the faithful seek to reconcile their experiences with their understanding of God's nature. do You stand far off? Why do You hide in times of trouble? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Why,לָמָ֣ה (lā·māh) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what O LORD, יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel do You stand תַּעֲמֹ֣ד (ta·‘ă·mōḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations far off? בְּרָח֑וֹק (bə·rā·ḥō·wq) Preposition-b | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7350: Remote, of place, time, precious Why do You hide תַּ֝עְלִ֗ים (ta‘·lîm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5956: To veil from sight, conceal in times לְעִתּ֥וֹת (lə·‘it·tō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural Strong's 6256: Time, now, when of trouble? בַּצָּרָֽה׃ (baṣ·ṣā·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6869: Tightness, a female rival Links Psalm 10:1 NIVPsalm 10:1 NLT Psalm 10:1 ESV Psalm 10:1 NASB Psalm 10:1 KJV Psalm 10:1 BibleApps.com Psalm 10:1 Biblia Paralela Psalm 10:1 Chinese Bible Psalm 10:1 French Bible Psalm 10:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 10:1 Why do you stand far off Yahweh? 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