Psalms 10:12 Meaning and Explanation
“Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up thine hand: forget not the humble.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist calls for God to act, to respond with power, and to remember the humble whom the wicked oppress.
The Context of Psalms 10:12
The psalmist transitions from describing wickedness to calling for God's intervention.
What Does Psalms 10:12 Mean?
The prayer shifts into urgent petition: 'Arise, O LORD.' This is not a request for God to begin existing or awakening to reality, but rather a cry for God to act visibly and powerfully in response to injustice. The image of lifting up His hand suggests readiness to judge and defend.
'Forget not the humble' is the psalmist's intercession for the vulnerable. While the wicked believe God has forgotten them (verse 11), the psalmist insists that God remember the oppressed. This is a prayer that God's power be deployed on behalf of those who suffer under injustice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 10:12
What does Psalms 10:12 mean?
The psalmist calls for God to act, to respond with power, and to remember the humble whom the wicked oppress.
What is the context of Psalms 10:12?
The psalmist transitions from describing wickedness to calling for God's intervention.