Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up thine hand: forget not the humble.
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
With what bold language will faith address its God! and yet what unbelief is mingled with our strongest confidence. Fearlessly the Lord is stirred up to arise and lift up his hand, yet timidly he is begged not to forget the humble; as if Jehovah could ever be forgetful of his saints.
God must arise and lift up His hand, making His presence known in this lower world, for the wicked boast that He has forgotten the afflicted. Disable the oppressor's strength; let all his hidden wickedness be brought to light and brought to account until nothing of his evil designs remains unreckoned. None of his deeds shall go unpunished.
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Commenting on Psalm 10:12-18