Psalms 10:2 cpdv — I trust in the Lord. How can you say to my soul, “Sojourn to the mountain, like a sparrow.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

" I trust in the Lord. How can you say to my soul, “Sojourn to the mountain, like a sparrow.” "

— Psalms 10:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 10 — Context

1

Unto the end. A Psalm of David.

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I trust in the Lord. How can you say to my soul, “Sojourn to the mountain, like a sparrow.”

3

For behold, the sinners have bent their bow. They have prepared their arrows in the quiver, so as to shoot arrows in the dark at the upright of heart.

4

For they have destroyed the things that you have completed. But what has the just one done?

5

The Lord is in his holy temple. The Lord’s throne is in heaven. His eyes look upon the poor. His eyelids question the sons of men.

Psalms 10:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 10:2 say?
Psalms 10:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ I trust in the Lord. How can you say to my soul, “Sojourn to the mountain, like a sparrow.” ”
Where is Psalms 10:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 10:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 10, verse 2.
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 10:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 10:2 in?
Psalms 10:2 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 10:2?
Psalms 10:2 reads (CPDV): “ I trust in the Lord. How can you say to my soul, “Sojourn to the mountain, like a sparrow.” ” 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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