Psalm 10: When Injustice Speaks, But God Still Sees

Photo by Emmanuel Phaeton This week I recorded a voiceover of Psalm 10, a prayer that has spoken to hearts for centuries. Psalm 10 is raw, honest, and deeply human and it cries out to God in times of injustice, pain, and oppression , yet also clings to His sovereignty and deliverance.

I believe these ancient words still resonate today. They remind us that even when it feels like God is far away, He sees, He remembers, and He acts on behalf of the humble and the oppressed.

I’ll be adding a soundscape to this piece soon, so you can experience Psalm 10 not just in words but in spirit, atmosphere, and presence. For now, I invite you to read, reflect, and listen with me as we bring this Psalm to life through voice and sound. 1.

Why, Adonai, do You stand far away? Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble? 2.

In pride the wicked hotly pursue the poor. Let them be caught in the schemes they have devised. 3.

For the wicked one boasts about his soul’s desire. The greedy one curses and spurns Adonai. 4.

The wicked one, with his nose in the air, never seeks Him. All his thoughts are: “There is no God.” 5.

His ways are always prosperous. Your judgments are on high, out of his sight.

All his adversaries—he snorts at them. 6. He says in his heart: “I will never be shaken!

From generation to generation nothing will happen to me!” 7. His mouth is full of cursing, lies and oppression.

On his tongue are trouble and wickedness. 8. He lies in ambush near villages.

In hidden places he slays the innocent. His eyes watch in secret for the helpless. 9.

He lurks in a hiding place like a lion in a thicket. He lies in ambush to catch the helpless.

He catches the poor by dragging him off in his net. 10. So he is bent over, hunches down, and the helpless fall into his mighty claws. 11.

He says in his heart: “God has forgotten. He hides His face.

He will never see it.” 12. Arise, Adonai!

Lift up Your hand, O God. Do not forget the afflicted. 13.

Why does the wicked despise God, and say in his heart: “You will not call me to account”? 14. But You have seen!

For You observe trouble and grief, to take it in Your hand. The helpless one relies on You.

You have been the helper of the orphan. 15. Break the arm of the wicked, evildoer!

Seek out his wickedness until You find none. 16. Adonai is King forever and ever!

Nations will perish from His land. 17. Adonai, You have heard the desire of the humble.

You will strengthen their heart. You will incline Your ear, 18. to vindicate the orphan and the oppressed, so that man, who is of the earth, may terrify no more.

Listen & Reflect Take a moment now to let Psalm 10 rest in your spirit. Press play below to hear the Psalm with soundscape an atmosphere of prayer and presence to guide your reflection.

All glory to Yeshua the Messiah, who rose in power and gives gifts to His people, that we may use them for His name and His kingdom. Psalm 10 is more than ancient poetry.

It is a reminder that God does not forget the afflicted and that His justice reaches beyond what we can see. When life feels heavy, these words invite us to release our burdens and remember that Adonai is King forever and ever.

Take a few quiet moments after reading or listening to this Psalm. Breathe deeply.

Notice what rises in your spirit: anger, sorrow, hope, relief. All of it can be brought before God.

Invitation to the Soul Reflect: Where in your life do you long for God’s justice and peace? Journal: Write down any “stuck points” or heavy emotions Psalm 10 brought up for you.

Pray: Offer those feelings back to Adonai, trusting that He sees and strengthens the humble. May this Psalm anchor your soul in truth, calm your mind, and remind you that you are never unseen.

This reflection also speaks to the heart of lament and longing for justice, which I often write about in Voices from the Valley . Read more writings from that series here.

With Care, Shenera Boodie Grateful you joined me here at Mind, Body & Spirit Chronicles . This post is public…share it freely so that the truth of Yeshua and the healing He offers may reach more hearts.

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