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Psalms 10:1 kjva — Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?"

— Psalms 10:1, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 10 — Context

1

Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?

2

The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.

3

For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth.

4

The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.

Psalms 10:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 10:1 say?
Psalms 10:1 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?”
Where is Psalms 10:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 10:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 10, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 10:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 10:1 in?
Psalms 10:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 10:1?
Psalms 10:1 reads (KJVA): “Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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