Psalms 10:4 bbe — The evil-doer in his pride says, God will not make a search. All his thoughts are, There is no God.

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"The evil-doer in his pride says, God will not make a search. All his thoughts are, There is no God."

— Psalms 10:4, Bible in Basic English

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“The wicked, in the pride of his countenance, saith, He will not requireit. All his thoughts are, There is no God. ”
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WEB
“The wicked, in the pride of his face, has no room in his thoughts for God.”
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Psalms 10 — Context

Why do you keep far away, O Lord? why are you not to be seen in times of trouble?

The evil-doer in his pride is cruel to the poor; let him be taken by the tricks of his invention.

For the evil-doer is lifted up because of the purpose of his heart, and he whose mind is fixed on wealth is turned away from the Lord, saying evil against him.

The evil-doer in his pride says, God will not make a search. All his thoughts are, There is no God.

His ways are ever fixed; your decisions are higher than he may see: as for his haters, they are as nothing to him.

He has said in his heart, I will not be moved: through all generations I will never be in trouble.

His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and false words: under his tongue are evil purposes and dark thoughts.

Psalms 10:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 10:4 say?

Psalms 10:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The evil-doer in his pride says, God will not make a search. All his thoughts are, There is no God.”

Where is Psalms 10:4 in the Bible?

Psalms 10:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 10, verse 4.

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 10:4.

What translation should I read Psalms 10:4 in?

Psalms 10:4 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 10:4?

Psalms 10:4 reads (BBE): “The evil-doer in his pride says, God will not make a search. All his thoughts are, There is no God.” 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.

Psalms 10:4 bbe — The evil-doer in his pride says, God will not make a search. All his thoughts are, There is no God.

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