Psalms 10:14 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God sees all injustice and will repay it; the poor trust in Him as their defender.
The Context of Psalms 10:14
The psalmist reasserts that God sees injustice and will bring justice; the vulnerable trust in Him.
What Does Psalms 10:14 Mean?
Here the psalmist counteracts the wicked's lie (verse 11): God has indeed seen and beholds ('beholdest') all mischief and spite. The assurance that God will 'requite it with thy hand' affirms that divine justice is not passive but active—God's hand will respond to what His eyes have witnessed.
The poor and fatherless, having no earthly protector, commit themselves to God in trust. They have seen that He is their 'helper'—the one who champions their cause when human power has failed them. This is the true theology: God does remember, does see, and will act.
Psalms 10:14 in the Original Language
nqm (נקם), 'requite'—to pay back, repay, avenge; to bring just recompense for wrongs done.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 10:14
What does Psalms 10:14 mean?
God sees all injustice and will repay it; the poor trust in Him as their defender.
What is the context of Psalms 10:14?
The psalmist reasserts that God sees injustice and will bring justice; the vulnerable trust in Him.