Psalms 10:8

He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places doth he murder the innocent: his eyes are privily set against the poor.

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Other Translations for Psalms 10:8

BSB
He lies in wait near the villages; in ambush he slays the innocent; his eyes watch in stealth for the helpless.
AKJV
He sits in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places does he murder the innocent: his eyes are privately set against the poor.
CPDV
He sits in ambush, with resources in hidden places, so that he may execute the innocent.
ERV
He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages: in the covert places doth he murder the innocent: his eyes are privily set against the helpless.
NHEB
He lies in wait near the villages. From ambushes, he murders the innocent. His eyes are secretly set against the helpless.
SMT
Sitting in ambush of the enclosures: in hiding-places he will slay the innocent: his eyes will be hid to the afflicted.

Commentary for Psalms 10:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 10:8
Summary
Violent person secretly stalks vulnerable targets
Place
Villages
Event
Predator waiting to attack
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative