Psalms 10:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out his wickedness till thou find none.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist petitions God to utterly destroy the power and works of the wicked.
The Context of Psalms 10:15
The psalmist asks God to end the wicked's power and destroy their works completely.
What Does Psalms 10:15 Mean?
'Break thou the arm of the wicked' is a prayer for the complete disabling of the wicked's ability to harm. The 'arm' symbolizes strength and power; to break it is to render them helpless. This is not a prayer for mere reformation but for the end of their capacity to do evil.
'Seek out his wickedness till thou find none' calls for thorough, exhaustive elimination of the wicked's works and schemes. The prayer is not for partial justice but for complete vindication—that wickedness itself would be rooted out from among God's people.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 10:15
What does Psalms 10:15 mean?
The psalmist petitions God to utterly destroy the power and works of the wicked.
What is the context of Psalms 10:15?
The psalmist asks God to end the wicked's power and destroy their works completely.