Psalms 10:5

Authorized King James Version

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His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.

Original Language Analysis

יָ֘חִ֤ילוּ grievous H2342
יָ֘חִ֤ילוּ grievous
Strong's: H2342
Word #: 1 of 11
properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e., (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; fi
דְרָכָ֨ו׀ His ways H1870
דְרָכָ֨ו׀ His ways
Strong's: H1870
Word #: 2 of 11
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
בְּכָל H3605
בְּכָל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 3 of 11
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
עֵ֗ת are always H6256
עֵ֗ת are always
Strong's: H6256
Word #: 4 of 11
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
מָר֣וֹם are far above H4791
מָר֣וֹם are far above
Strong's: H4791
Word #: 5 of 11
altitude, i.e., concretely (an elevated place), abstractly (elevation, figuratively (elation), or adverbially (aloft)
מִ֭שְׁפָּטֶיךָ thy judgments H4941
מִ֭שְׁפָּטֶיךָ thy judgments
Strong's: H4941
Word #: 6 of 11
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
מִנֶּגְדּ֑וֹ H5048
מִנֶּגְדּ֑וֹ
Strong's: H5048
Word #: 7 of 11
a front, i.e., part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before
כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 8 of 11
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
צ֝וֹרְרָ֗יו out of his sight as for all his enemies H6887
צ֝וֹרְרָ֗יו out of his sight as for all his enemies
Strong's: H6887
Word #: 9 of 11
to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive
יָפִ֥יחַ he puffeth H6315
יָפִ֥יחַ he puffeth
Strong's: H6315
Word #: 10 of 11
to puff, i.e., blow with the breath or air; hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to scoff
בָּהֶֽם׃ H0
בָּהֶֽם׃
Strong's: H0
Word #: 11 of 11

Analysis & Commentary

The Hebrew describes the wicked man's ways as 'secure' or 'firm' (halaq), showing the temporal prosperity of sinners that troubled many psalmists. God's judgments are 'too high' (marom), illustrating spiritual blindness—the unregenerate cannot perceive divine truth (1 Corinthians 2:14). The Reformed doctrine of total depravity explains this inability to see God's ways.

Historical Context

Written during a period when the wicked enjoyed prosperity while the righteous suffered, a tension addressed throughout Wisdom literature (Job, Ecclesiastes).

Questions for Reflection