His ways prosper at all times; your judgments are on high, out of his sight; as for all his foes, he puffs at them.
When you see fraud and violence running wild, when wicked men prosper and fear nothing, do not think yourself alone in this trial. David faced it; the patriarchs faced it. Look into this mirror and be comforted that the Church has always wrestled with such darkness. But do not merely complain to the air, go to God, for only He can remedy such disorder.
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Commenting on Psalm 10:1-18
Sin is a rough road hedged with thorns, yet fools leap the barriers and stumble blindly on. The wicked man sits unmoved, like an idol god upon his car, crushing crowds beneath him without a glance. God's judgments are far above his sight, he cannot comprehend them any more than a swine could study the stars through a telescope. But there is one enemy he cannot puff away: Death will blow out the candle of his life, and his boasting will turn grim in the tomb.
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God's withdrawings are grievous to His people, but most acutely in times of trouble. We complain He stands afar off, yet it is we who stand afar off from Him by unbelief and judge by outward appearance. When you speak of wicked men's badness, speak it to God in prayer, for He alone can make them better; vain invectives hurt more than they help.
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Commenting on Psalm 10:1-11