Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version His ways are always prosperous; your laws are rejected by him; he sneers at all his enemies. New Living Translation Yet they succeed in everything they do. They do not see your punishment awaiting them. They sneer at all their enemies. English Standard Version His ways prosper at all times; your judgments are on high, out of his sight; as for all his foes, he puffs at them. Berean Standard Bible He is secure in his ways at all times; Your lofty judgments are far from him; he sneers at all his foes. King James Bible His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them. New King James Version His ways are always prospering; Your judgments are far above, out of his sight; As for all his enemies, he sneers at them. New American Standard Bible His ways succeed at all times; Yet Your judgments are on high, out of his sight; As for all his enemies, he snorts at them. NASB 1995 His ways prosper at all times; Your judgments are on high, out of his sight; As for all his adversaries, he snorts at them. NASB 1977 His ways prosper at all times; Thy judgments are on high, out of his sight; As for all his adversaries, he snorts at them. Legacy Standard Bible His ways prosper at all times; Your judgments are on high, out of his sight; As for all his adversaries, he snorts at them. Amplified Bible His ways prosper at all times; Your judgments [LORD] are on high, out of his sight [so he never thinks about them]; As for all his enemies, he sneers at them. Christian Standard Bible His ways are always secure; your lofty judgments have no effect on him; he scoffs at all his adversaries. Holman Christian Standard Bible His ways are always secure; Your lofty judgments are beyond his sight; he scoffs at all his adversaries. American Standard Version His ways are firm at all times; Thy judgments are far above out of his sight: As for all his adversaries, he puffeth at them. Contemporary English Version They are always successful, though they can't understand your teachings, and they keep sneering at their enemies. English Revised Version His ways are firm at all times; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his adversaries, he puffeth at them. GOD'S WORD® Translation He always seems to succeed. Your judgments are beyond his understanding. He spits at all his opponents. Good News Translation The wicked succeed in everything. They cannot understand God's judgments; they sneer at their enemies. International Standard Version Their ways always seem prosperous. Your judgments are on high, far away from them. They scoff at all their enemies. Majority Standard Bible He is secure in his ways at all times; Your lofty judgments are far from him; he sneers at all his foes. NET Bible He is secure at all times. He has no regard for your commands; he disdains all his enemies. New Heart English Bible His ways are firm at all times. Your judgments are turned aside. As for all his adversaries, he sneers at them. Webster's Bible Translation His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them. World English Bible His ways are prosperous at all times. He is arrogant, and your laws are far from his sight. As for all his adversaries, he sneers at them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHis ways writhe at all times, "" Your judgments [are] on high before him, "" All his adversaries—he puffs at them. Young's Literal Translation Pain do his ways at all times, On high are Thy judgments before him, All his adversaries -- he puffeth at them. Smith's Literal Translation His ways will be in pain in all time; thy judgments high from before him: all his enemies he will puff at them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGod is not before his eyes: his ways are filthy at all times. Thy judgments are removed from his sight: he shall rule over all his enemies. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Yet their affairs always succeed; they ignore your judgment on high; they sneer at all who oppose them. New Revised Standard Version Their ways prosper at all times; your judgments are on high, out of their sight; as for their foes, they scoff at them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHis ways are always weak; thy judgments are far above out of his sight; as for all his enemies, he despises them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And his ways are dissolute always, and your judgment enters against him, and he despises all his enemies. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917His ways prosper at all times; Thy judgments are far above out of his sight; As for all his adversaries, he puffeth at them. Brenton Septuagint Translation His ways are profane at all times; thy judgments are removed from before him: he will gain the mastery over all his enemies. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Perils of the Pilgrim…4In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God. 5He is secure in his ways at all times; Your lofty judgments are far from him; he sneers at all his foes. 6He says to himself, “I will not be moved; from age to age I am free of distress.”… Cross References Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. Job 21:7-15 Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power? / Their descendants are established around them, and their offspring before their eyes. / Their homes are safe from fear; no rod of punishment from God is upon them. ... Jeremiah 12:1-2 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? / You planted them, and they have taken root. They have grown and produced fruit. You are ever on their lips, but far from their hearts. Habakkuk 1:13 Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the faithless? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves? Malachi 3:15 So now we call the arrogant blessed. Not only do evildoers prosper, they even test God and escape.’” Psalm 73:3-12 For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. / They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed. / They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men. ... Isaiah 26:10 Though grace is shown to the wicked man, he does not learn righteousness. In the land of righteousness he acts unjustly and fails to see the majesty of the LORD. Ecclesiastes 8:11-13 When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil. / Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence. / Yet because the wicked do not fear God, it will not go well with them, and their days will not lengthen like a shadow. Jeremiah 5:27-28 Like cages full of birds, so their houses are full of deceit. Therefore they have become powerful and rich. / They have grown fat and sleek, and have excelled in the deeds of the wicked. They have not taken up the cause of the fatherless, that they might prosper; nor have they defended the rights of the needy. Matthew 5:45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Luke 16:19-31 Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. / And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores / and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ... Romans 2:4-5 Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? / But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. James 5:1-6 Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. ... Treasury of Scripture His ways are always grievous; your judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffs at them. His Genesis 6:12 And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth. Proverbs 1:19 So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof. Proverbs 2:13,15 Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; … thy judgments Psalm 92:5,6 O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep… Proverbs 15:24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. Proverbs 24:1 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. he puffeth Psalm 12:5 For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him. Judges 9:27,38 And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and trode the grapes, and made merry, and went into the house of their god, and did eat and drink, and cursed Abimelech… 2 Samuel 5:6 And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither. Jump to Previous Adversaries Always Decisions Enemies Far Firm Fixed Foes Grievous Haters Haughty High Higher Judgments Laws Prosper Prosperous Puffeth Puffs Sight Snorts Succeed Times WaysJump to Next Adversaries Always Decisions Enemies Far Firm Fixed Foes Grievous Haters Haughty High Higher Judgments Laws Prosper Prosperous Puffeth Puffs Sight Snorts Succeed Times WaysPsalm 10 1. David complains of the wicked12. He prays for remedy 16. He professes his confidence He is secure in his ways at all times; This phrase reflects the apparent prosperity and confidence of the wicked, who seem to thrive without immediate consequence. In biblical context, this can be seen as a test of faith for the righteous, who may struggle with the prosperity of the wicked (Psalm 73:3-12). The security of the wicked is often temporary and deceptive, as their ways are not aligned with God's righteousness. Historically, this reflects the cultural understanding of divine justice, where immediate retribution was expected. However, the Bible often emphasizes that God's timing is not always immediate, and His justice will ultimately prevail (Ecclesiastes 8:11-13). Your lofty judgments are far from him; he sneers at all his foes. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Wicked ManThe primary subject of this verse, representing those who live in opposition to God's ways and seem to prosper despite their wickedness. 2. God Implicitly present as the one whose judgments are described as "lofty" and distant from the wicked. 3. The Foes Those who oppose the wicked man, whom he dismisses with contempt. Teaching Points Understanding God's JusticeGod's judgments are described as "lofty," indicating their transcendence and ultimate authority. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's perfect justice, even when it seems distant or delayed. The Illusion of Prosperity The prosperity of the wicked is temporary and deceptive. Christians should focus on eternal values rather than temporary success. Responding to Injustice Believers are called to maintain faith and integrity, even when faced with the apparent success of those who do wrong. The Role of Faith in Trials Trusting in God's timing and justice requires faith, especially when circumstances seem unfair. This faith is a testimony to others. The Danger of Pride The wicked man's sneering attitude highlights the danger of pride and self-reliance. Christians are reminded to remain humble and dependent on God.(5) His ways are always grievous.--Better, his enterprises always succeed. This meaning is obtained from Job 20:21, "nothing escaped his covetousness, therefore his prospering shall not last," and from the cognate of the verb "strength." Perhaps, however, "his ways are always strong" implies only the bold and reckless course with which a tyrant pursues his end. (Comp. Psalm 73:12.) Thy judgments . . . .--Literally, a height thy judgments far above him. (Comp. Psalm 36:6.) Puffeth--i.e., in scorn. (Comp. Psalm 12:5.) South uses the word in this sense, "It is really to defy heaven to puff at damnation, and bid omnipotence do its work." It is especially forcible after the description of the haughty attitude of the wicked, with his nose high in the air, snorting out contempt against his foes, disdaining God and man alike. Verse 5. - His ways are always grievous; lather, firm; i.e. steadfast and consistent, not wavering and uncertain. The thoroughly wicked person who "neither fears God nor regards man," pursues the course which he has set himself, without deviation, turning neither to the right hand nor to the left. There is nothing to hinder him - no qualm of conscience, no distrust of himself, no fear of other men's opposition. Thy judgments are far above out of his sight. They are held in reserve; he does not foresee them - he does not believe in them. As for all his enemies, he puffeth at them. His human adversaries he wholly despises, believing that a breath from his month will bring them to nothing.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He is secureיָ֘חִ֤ילוּ (yā·ḥî·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2342: To twist, whirl, to dance, to writhe in pain, fear, to wait, to pervert in his ways דְרָכָ֨יו ׀ (ḏə·rā·ḵāw) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action at all times; בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Your lofty מָר֣וֹם (mā·rō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4791: Altitude judgments מִ֭שְׁפָּטֶיךָ (miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style are far from him; מִנֶּגְדּ֑וֹ (min·neḡ·dōw) Preposition-m | third person masculine singular Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before he sneers יָפִ֥יחַ (yā·p̄î·aḥ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6315: To puff, blow with the breath, air, to fan, to utter, to kindle, to scoff at all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every his foes. צ֝וֹרְרָ֗יו (ṣō·wr·rāw) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6887: To bind, tie up, be restricted, narrow, scant, or cramped Links Psalm 10:5 NIVPsalm 10:5 NLT Psalm 10:5 ESV Psalm 10:5 NASB Psalm 10:5 KJV Psalm 10:5 BibleApps.com Psalm 10:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 10:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 10:5 French Bible Psalm 10:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 10:5 His ways are prosperous at all times (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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