Psalms 10:3

For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.

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Other Translations for Psalms 10:3

BSB

For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.

AKJV

For the wicked boasts of his heart's desire, and blesses the covetous, whom the LORD abhors.

CPDV

For the sinner is praised by the desires of his soul, and the iniquitous is blessed.

ERV

For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and the covetous renounceth, yea, contemneth the LORD.

NHEB

For the wicked boasts of his heart's cravings, and he blesses the greedy, scorning the LORD.

SMT

For the unjust boasted upon the desire of his soul, and he blessed him plundering, despising Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 10:3

ForthewickedH7563Adjective boastethH1984Verbofhisheart'sH5315Noun Feminine desireH8378Noun FeminineandblessethH1288VerbthecovetousH1214VerbwhomtheLORDH3068Proper Name abhorrethH5006Verb

Commentary for Psalms 10:3

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

Overview of Psalms 10:3

Summary

Wicked people openly boast of greed

Event

Description of wicked boasting

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC