Psalms 10:11 Meaning and Explanation
“He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The wicked believe God has forgotten them and will never witness their deeds.
The Context of Psalms 10:11
The psalm identifies the wicked's self-deception about God's knowledge and care.
What Does Psalms 10:11 Mean?
This verse reveals the wicked's deepest justification for their cruelty: they believe God has lost track of them. 'God hath forgotten' and 'he hideth his face' express a deliberate denial of God's omniscience and attentiveness. The wicked reassure themselves that their actions escape divine notice.
This is a lie the wicked tell themselves to silence their conscience and continue in wickedness without fear of consequence. By denying that God sees, they remove the ultimate accountability that should restrain human evil. It is both a false theology and the rationalization that enables sustained cruelty.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 10:11
What does Psalms 10:11 mean?
The wicked believe God has forgotten them and will never witness their deeds.
What is the context of Psalms 10:11?
The psalm identifies the wicked's self-deception about God's knowledge and care.