King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, [whom] the LORD abhorreth.
Complete Jewish Bible:
For the wicked boasts about his lusts; he blesses greed and despises ADONAI.
Berean Standard Bible:
For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.
American Standard Version:
For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, And the covetous renounceth, yea, contemneth Jehovah.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For the wicked{H7563} boasteth{H1984} of his heart's{H5315} desire{H8378}, and blesseth{H1288} the covetous{H1214}, whom the LORD{H3068} abhorreth{H5006}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 94:4
- [How long] shall they utter [and] speak hard things? [and] all the workers of iniquity boast themselves?
Luke 12:19
- And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, [and] be merry.
Zechariah 11:5
- Whose possessors slay them, and hold themselves not guilty: and they that sell them say, Blessed [be] the LORD; for I am rich: and their own shepherds pity them not.
Zechariah 11:8
- Three shepherds also I cut off in one month; and my soul lothed them, and their soul also abhorred me.
Micah 6:10
- Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure [that is] abominable?
Micah 6:12
- For the rich men thereof are full of violence, and the inhabitants thereof have spoken lies, and their tongue [is] deceitful in their mouth.
Deuteronomy 29:19
- And it come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, though I walk in the imagination of mine heart, to add drunkenness to thirst:
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Commentary for Psalms 10:3
Psalm 10:3, part of a lament psalm traditionally attributed to King David, reflects the themes of injustice and the struggle between the righteous and the wicked, which are common in the Book of Psalms. The verse speaks to the arrogance of the wicked, who openly boast about their desires and ambitions, which are often selfish and unjust. It also highlights the wicked's approval and even veneration of the covetous—those who are greedy and desire to possess more than what is rightfully theirs.
In the historical context of the ancient Near East, where the psalm was likely composed, societal stability was often threatened by the powerful and wealthy who oppressed the poor and vulnerable. The mention of the Lord's abhorrence of such behavior underscores the psalmist's belief in a moral order upheld by God, which stands in stark contrast to the values of the wicked. This moral order is a recurring theme in the Wisdom literature of the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing that ultimate justice resides with God, who will not tolerate the wickedness of the arrogant and the covetous indefinitely.
The verse reflects the psalmist's appeal to God to intervene against the injustices perpetrated by the wicked. It also serves as a warning to those who might be tempted to follow a similar path, reminding the reader or hearer of the divine disapproval that comes with such actions. In essence, Psalm 10:3 encapsulates the tension between human moral failure and divine justice, a tension that resonates with the broader message of the Psalms, which often oscillate between despair and trust in God's ultimate sovereignty and righteousness.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7563
There are 249 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָשָׁע
Transliteration: râshâʻ
Pronunciation: raw-shaw'
Description: from רָשַׁע; morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person; [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. - Strong's Number: H1984
There are 140 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הָלַל
Transliteration: hâlal
Pronunciation: haw-lal'
Description: a primitive root; to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make ashow, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to celebrate; also to stultify; (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine. - Strong's Number: H5315
There are 683 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֶפֶשׁ
Transliteration: nephesh
Pronunciation: neh'-fesh
Description: from נָפַשׁ; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental); any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. - Strong's Number: H8378
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תַּאֲוָה
Transliteration: taʼăvâh
Pronunciation: tah-av-aw'
Description: from אָוָה (abbreviated); a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm); dainty, desire, [idiom] exceedingly, [idiom] greedily, lust(ing), pleasant. See also קִבְרוֹת הַתַּאֲוָה. - Strong's Number: H1288
There are 289 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָרַךְ
Transliteration: bârak
Pronunciation: baw-rak'
Description: a primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason); [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. - Strong's Number: H1214
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּצַע
Transliteration: bâtsaʻ
Pronunciation: baw-tsah'
Description: a primitive root to break off, i.e. (usually) plunder; figuratively, to finish, or (intransitively) stop; (be) covet(-ous), cut (off), finish, fulfill, gain (greedily), get, be given to (covetousness), greedy, perform, be wounded. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H5006
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָאַץ
Transliteration: nâʼats
Pronunciation: naw-ats'
Description: a primitive root; in Ecclesiastes 12:5, by interchange for נוּץ, to bloom; to scorn; abhor, (give occasion to) blaspheme, contemn, despise, flourish, [idiom] great, provoke.