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Psalm 10:12 Meaning

Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up thine hand: forget not the humble.

Context Explained

10He croucheth, and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall by his strong ones.

11He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it.

12Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up thine hand: forget not the humble.

13Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God? he hath said in his heart, Thou wilt not require it.

14Thou 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.

Key Themes

prayerdivine assistancehumility

Related Cross References

  • Psalm 34:18

    Both verses emphasize God's attention to the humble and brokenhearted.

  • Philippians 4:6

    Paul encourages believers to present their requests to God, similar to the plea in Psalm 10:12.

  • Isaiah 41:10

    God promises to help those who are afraid, resonating with the cry for help in Psalm 10:12.

Source: Psalm 10:12