Psalms 10:8 akjv — He sits in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places does he murder the innocent: his eyes are privatel…

American King James Version

" He sits in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places does he murder the innocent: his eyes are privately set against the poor. "

— Psalms 10:8, American King James Version

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Psalms 10 — Context

5

His ways are always grievous; your judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffs at them.

6

He has said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity.

7

His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.

8

He sits in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places does he murder the innocent: his eyes are privately set against the poor.

9

He lies in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lies in wait to catch the poor: he does catch the poor, when he draws him into his net.

10

He crouches, and humbles himself, that the poor may fall by his strong ones.

11

He has said in his heart, God has forgotten: he hides his face; he will never see it.

Psalms 10:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 10:8 say?
Psalms 10:8 in the American King James Version reads: “ He sits in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places does he murder the innocent: his eyes are privately set against the poor. ”
Where is Psalms 10:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 10:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 10, verse 8.
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 10:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 10:8 in?
Psalms 10:8 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 10:8?
Psalms 10:8 reads (AKJV): “ He sits in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places does he murder the innocent: his eyes are privately set against the poor. ” 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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