“[The wicked] are chiefly of this type who lack wisdom and spiritual resources, nor do they hold to teachings of the faith correctly. They incur the judgment of wise providence when they praise the sinner indulging in his own desires. However, it becomes apparent enough that the sinner strives not for better things but…”
Didymus the Blind, 4th c. — FRAGMENTS ON THE PSALMS 10:3
Original
3For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.
Modern
Preparing…
Teens
Preparing…
Kids
Preparing…
In context
1Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
2The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
— Psalms 10:3 —
4The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
5His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.