What does Psalm 10:3 mean?

Psalm 10:3 highlights themes such as wickedness, covetousness, boasting when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 10:3 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.

1Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?

2The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.

3For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.

4The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.

5His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.

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Proverbs 28:25
Both verses address the dangers of greed and covetousness.
Luke 12:15
Jesus warns against all kinds of greed.
James 4:3
James discusses the motives behind prayers, echoing the wicked's desires.