Psalms 10:6
He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity.
Original Language Analysis
בְּ֭לִבּוֹ
in his heart
H3820
בְּ֭לִבּוֹ
in his heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
2 of 9
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
בַּל
H1077
בַּל
Strong's:
H1077
Word #:
3 of 9
properly, a failure; by implication nothing; usually (adverb) not at all; also lest
אֶמּ֑וֹט
I shall not be moved
H4131
אֶמּ֑וֹט
I shall not be moved
Strong's:
H4131
Word #:
4 of 9
to waver; by implication, to slip, shake, fall
וָ֝דֹ֗ר
for I shall never
H1755
וָ֝דֹ֗ר
for I shall never
Strong's:
H1755
Word #:
5 of 9
properly, a revolution of time, i.e., an age or generation; also a dwelling
וָ֝דֹ֗ר
for I shall never
H1755
וָ֝דֹ֗ר
for I shall never
Strong's:
H1755
Word #:
6 of 9
properly, a revolution of time, i.e., an age or generation; also a dwelling
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
7 of 9
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 8:11Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.Matthew 24:48But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;Revelation 18:7How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.Isaiah 56:12Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant.Psalms 14:1The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.Psalms 11:1In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?Psalms 15:5He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.Psalms 30:6And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.Nahum 1:10For while they be folden together as thorns, and while they are drunken as drunkards, they shall be devoured as stubble fully dry.1 Thessalonians 5:3For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
Historical Context
Reflects the false confidence of those who prospered during peaceful times in Israel, forgetting God's sovereignty and their own mortality.
Questions for Reflection
- How can legitimate confidence in God's promises drift into presumption?
- What practices keep you mindful of your dependence on God's grace?
Analysis & Commentary
The wicked man's boast 'I shall not be moved' ironically echoes the righteous man's trust in God (Psalm 16:8, 62:2). This reveals how sin perverts even godly confidence into prideful presumption. The claim 'no adversity' will come demonstrates the hardening effect of prosperity, fulfilling the warning that riches can deceive (Mark 4:19).