Psalm PSALM—NOTE ON Psalms 10:1. See note on Psalm 9. Psalms 10:1 is a lament, relating to cases in which “the wicked hotly pursue the poor” (v. Psalms 10:2). These wicked could be faithless, wealthy Israelites (vv. Psalms 10:4, Psalms 10:13), and the poor are Israelites who are faithful but are also defenseless against the wicked. It was the task of the Davidic king to ensure justice, by force if necessary. It was the task of the general public to pray, perhaps by reciting a psalm like this.

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