What does Psalm 10:6 mean?

Psalm 10:6 highlights themes such as security, false confidence, adversity when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 10:6 today?

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

He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity.

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.

6He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity.

7His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.

8He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places doth he murder the innocent: his eyes are privily set against the poor.

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Proverbs 18:11
Both verses highlight the false sense of security of the wicked.
Matthew 7:26
Jesus teaches about the foolishness of building on sand.
1 Thessalonians 5:3
Paul warns about peace and safety in times of false security.