Psalm 10

It is possible that Psalms 9 and 10 were originally a single Psalm.

In this Psalm David wrestles with the problem of why the Lord sometimes seems to do nothing about the wicked, or to help us in times of trouble. One immediate lesson we can learn from this is that God is perfectly capable of coping with us when we feel like this. We can tell God what we are really thinking and do not need to pretend.

The godless can be boastful, and they can seem to succeed and prosper in what they do. Moreover, they exploit the weak.

While David is frustrated by this and cannot understand why God seems to do nothing, deep down he knows that God does care for the weak. He finishes the Psalm by declaring God's concern for the afflicted and calling on Him to act.