King James Version

What Does Psalms 10:6 Mean?

Psalms 10:6 in the King James Version says “He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity. never: Heb. unto generation and gene... — study this verse from Psalms chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity. never: Heb. unto generation and generation

Psalms 10:6 · KJV


Context

4

The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts. God is: or, all his thoughts are, There is no God

5

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

6

He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity. never: Heb. unto generation and generation

7

His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity. deceit: Heb. deceits vanity: or, iniquity

8

He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places doth he murder the innocent: his eyes are privily set against the poor. are: Heb. hide themselves


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
The wicked man's boast 'I shall not be moved' ironically echoes the righteous man's trust in God (Psalm 16:8, 62:2). This reveals how sin perverts even godly confidence into prideful presumption. The claim 'no adversity' will come demonstrates the hardening effect of prosperity, fulfilling the warning that riches can deceive (Mark 4:19).

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Historical & Cultural Context

Reflects the false confidence of those who prospered during peaceful times in Israel, forgetting God's sovereignty and their own mortality.

Reflection Questions

  1. How can legitimate confidence in God's promises drift into presumption?
  2. What practices keep you mindful of your dependence on God's grace?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 9 words
אָמַ֣ר1 of 9

He hath said

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

בְּ֭לִבּוֹ2 of 9

in his heart

H3820

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything

בַּל3 of 9
H1077

properly, a failure; by implication nothing; usually (adverb) not at all; also lest

אֶמּ֑וֹט4 of 9

I shall not be moved

H4131

to waver; by implication, to slip, shake, fall

וָ֝דֹ֗ר5 of 9

for I shall never

H1755

properly, a revolution of time, i.e., an age or generation; also a dwelling

וָ֝דֹ֗ר6 of 9

for I shall never

H1755

properly, a revolution of time, i.e., an age or generation; also a dwelling

אֲשֶׁ֣ר7 of 9
H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

לֹֽא8 of 9
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

בְרָֽע׃9 of 9

be in adversity

H7451

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Psalms. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Psalms 10:6 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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