Psalms 10:13

Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God? he hath said in his heart, Thou wilt not require it.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 10:13

BSB

Why has the wicked man renounced God? He says to himself, "You will never call me to account."

AKJV

Why does the wicked scorn God? he has said in his heart, You will not require it.

CPDV

How has the impious one provoked God? For he has said in his heart, "He will not inquire."

ERV

Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God, and say in his heart, Thou wilt not require it?

NHEB

Why does the wicked person condemn God, and say in his heart, "You will not seek (an accounting)."

SMT

For what did the unjust one despise God, saying in his heart, Thou wilt not search?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 10:13

WhereforedoththewickedH7563Adjective contemnH5006Verb GodH430Noun MasculinehehathsaidH559VerbinhisheartH3820Noun MasculineThouwiltnotrequireH1875Verbit

Commentary for Psalms 10:13

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 10:13

Summary

Wicked denies divine accountability exists

Event

Wicked denying divine judgment

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC