He croucheth, and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall by his strong ones.
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
"He croucheth and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall by his strong ones." Seeming humility is often armour-bearer to malice. The lion crouches that he may leap with the greater force, and bring down his strong limbs upon his prey.
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