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
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