Psalms 10:13 Meaning and Explanation
“Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God? he hath said in his heart, Thou wilt not require it.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The wicked despise God because they believe He will not demand accountability for their sins.
The Context of Psalms 10:13
The psalm explains the wicked's contempt for God as rooted in their belief that God will not judge them.
What Does Psalms 10:13 Mean?
The question 'wherefore doth the wicked contemn God?' is rhetorical, answered immediately: the wicked despise God because they believe themselves beyond His reach or judgment. Their contempt rests on a miscalculation about God's justice and power.
'Thou wilt not require it' means 'you will not demand payment' or 'you will not hold me accountable.' The wicked operate from the assumption that God either cannot or will not enforce His own law. This false belief emboldens them to continue in cruelty without fear.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 10:13
What does Psalms 10:13 mean?
The wicked despise God because they believe He will not demand accountability for their sins.
What is the context of Psalms 10:13?
The psalm explains the wicked's contempt for God as rooted in their belief that God will not judge them.