Psalms 10:17
Psalms 10:17 in Multiple Translations
You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear,
LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:
Jehovah, thou hast heard the desire of the meek: Thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear;
Lord, you have given ear to the prayer of the poor: you will make strong their hearts, you will give them a hearing:
Lord, you have heard the longing cries of those who are suffering. You will encourage them, for you will listen to them.
Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the poore: thou preparest their heart: thou bendest thine eare to them,
The desire of the humble Thou hast heard, O Jehovah. Thou preparest their heart; Thou causest Thine ear to attend,
LORD, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear,
LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thy ear to hear:
You have listened to afflicted/suffering people when they cry out to you. You hear them when they pray, and you encourage [IDM] them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 10:17
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Psalms 10:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תַּאֲוַ֬ת
עֲנָוִ֣ים
שָׁמַ֣עְתָּ
יְהוָ֑ה
תָּכִ֥ין
לִ֝בָּ֗/ם
תַּקְשִׁ֥יב
אָזְנֶֽ/ךָ
תַּאֲוַ֬ת
taʼăvâh
H8378
desire
N-fs
עֲנָוִ֣ים
ʻânâv
H6035
poor
Adj
שָׁמַ֣עְתָּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
תָּכִ֥ין
kûwn
H3559
to establish
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
לִ֝בָּ֗/ם
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms | Suff
תַּקְשִׁ֥יב
qâshab
H7181
to listen
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
אָזְנֶֽ/ךָ
ʼôzen
H241
ear
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 10:17
תַּאֲוַ֬ת
taʼăvâh
H8378
"desire"
N-fs
This word means desire or longing, and can refer to a positive or negative yearning. In the Bible, it is used to describe the desires of the heart, as seen in Psalm 38:9. It can also imply a delight or satisfaction.
Definition: 1) desire 1a) desire, wish, longings of one's heart 1a1) lust, appetite, covetousness (bad sense) 1b) thing desired, object of desire
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: dainty, desire, [idiom] exceedingly, [idiom] greedily, lust(ing), pleasant. See also H6914 (קִבְרוֹת הַתַּאֲוָה). See also: Genesis 3:6; Psalms 106:14; Psalms 10:3.
עֲנָוִ֣ים
ʻânâv
H6035
"poor"
Adj
To be poor or humble, often describing someone who is meek or weak. In the Bible, it can also mean to be afflicted or lowly, as seen in Matthew 5:5.
Definition: 1) poor, humble, afflicted, meek 1a) poor, needy 1b) poor and weak 1c) poor, weak and afflicted 1d) humble, lowly, meek
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: humble, lowly, meek, poor. Compare H6041 (עָנִי). See also: Numbers 12:3; Psalms 147:6; Psalms 9:13.
שָׁמַ֣עְתָּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
תָּכִ֥ין
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
לִ֝בָּ֗/ם
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
תַּקְשִׁ֥יב
qâshab
H7181
"to listen"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
To listen carefully is what this Hebrew word means, like pricking up your ears to hear something. It's used in many Bible verses, including Proverbs and Isaiah, to encourage people to pay attention. The KJV translates it as 'attend' or 'hear'.
Definition: 1) to hear, be attentive, heed, incline (of ears), attend (of ears), hearken, pay attention, listen 1a) (Qal) incline, attend (of ears), hearken, pay attention, listen 1b) (Hiphil) to pay attention, give attention
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: attend, (cause to) hear(-ken), give heed, incline, mark (well), regard. See also: 1 Samuel 15:22; Song of Solomon 8:13; Psalms 5:3.
אָזְנֶֽ/ךָ
ʼôzen
H241
"ear"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for ear, referring to the body part or the ability to hear, is used in various contexts, including listening to God's voice in Psalm 40:6. It can also mean to uncover or reveal something, as in 1 Samuel 20:2.
Definition: : ear 1) ear, as part of the body 2) ear, as organ of hearing 3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show. See also: Genesis 20:8; Psalms 40:7; Psalms 10:17.
Study Notes — Psalms 10:17
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- Context
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- Psalms 10:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 10:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 10:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 10:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 10:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 10:17
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 10:17
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 10:17
- Sermons on Psalms 10:17
Context — The Perils of the Pilgrim
15Break the arm of the wicked and evildoer; call him to account for his wickedness until none is left to be found.
16The LORD is King forever and ever; the nations perish from His land.
17You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear,
18to vindicate the fatherless and oppressed, that the men of the earth may strike terror no more.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 145:19 | He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 34:27 | because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before God when you heard His words against this place and against its people, and because you have humbled yourself before Me and you have torn your clothes and wept before Me, I have heard you,’ declares the LORD. |
| 3 | Psalms 34:15 | The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. |
| 4 | 1 Peter 3:12 | For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 65:24 | Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear. |
| 6 | Psalms 37:4 | Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 33:12–13 | And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers. And when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition; so He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God. |
| 8 | James 1:16–17 | Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. |
| 9 | 1 Chronicles 29:18 | O LORD, God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep this desire forever in the intentions of the hearts of Your people, and direct their hearts toward You. |
| 10 | Luke 18:13–14 | But the tax collector stood at a distance, unwilling even to lift up his eyes to heaven. Instead, he beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” |
Psalms 10:17 Summary
This verse tells us that God hears and cares about the deepest desires of those who are humble and dependent on Him. When we come to God with a humble heart, He promises to strengthen our hearts and listen to our needs, as seen in Psalms 10:17 and Matthew 5:3. This means we can trust Him to be our Rock and our Comfort, even in the toughest times, and that He will ultimately vindicate those who are oppressed, as seen in Psalms 10:18 and Isaiah 1:17.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'hear' the desires of the humble?
When the Bible says God 'hears' our desires, it means He is aware of and attentive to our deepest longings, as seen in Psalms 10:17, and will act on our behalf, as promised in Psalms 138:8 and Romans 8:28
How does God strengthen the hearts of the humble?
God strengthens the hearts of the humble by giving them courage, hope, and perseverance in the face of adversity, as seen in Psalms 27:14 and Isaiah 40:31
What does it mean for God to 'incline' His ear to us?
When God inclines His ear to us, it means He is leaning in to listen to our cries, our prayers, and our hearts, as seen in Psalms 10:17 and Psalms 116:2
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Psalm?
This verse is a turning point in the Psalm, shifting from a focus on God's judgment of the wicked to a focus on God's care for the humble and oppressed, as seen in Psalms 10:15-18
Reflection Questions
- What are the deepest desires of my heart, and am I humbly bringing them before God?
- In what ways do I need God to strengthen my heart, and how can I trust Him to do so?
- How can I cultivate a sense of humility and dependence on God, so that I can experience His ear inclined towards me?
- What are some ways I can practically care for the fatherless and oppressed, as God does, and how can I trust Him to guide me in this?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 10:17
Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble,.... See Psalms 10:12; for the coming of Christ's kingdom, and that the kingdoms of this world may become his; for the destruction of antichrist, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 10:17
LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear: Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 10:17
Thou hast heard the desire of the humble; and therefore wilt still do it, being unchangeable and the same for ever. Thou wilt prepare, or direct, or fit, by thy grace and good Spirit, either that they may so pray as thou wilt hear, or that they may be made fit to receive the mercies which they desire; which when they are, they shall have their prayers heard. Or, thou wilt confirm or stablish (as this verb is oft used) their heart, to bear their present pressures, and to wait upon and hope and trust in thee for deliverance, until thou seest fit to hear and help them: Thou wilt cause thine ear to hear in due time, though for a season thou seemest to turn a deaf ear to them. But this and the foregoing verb may be taken as a prayer, future verbs being oft used imperatively; prepare or stablish their hearts, (by giving them support and assurance of help in the time of need, and then,) cause thine ear to hear.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 10:17
Psalms 10:17 LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:Ver. 17. Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble] The whole life of a good Christian is a holy desire, saith Austin. And the desires of the righteous shall be satisfied, Proverbs 10:24, because they are framed by the Holy Spirit, according to the will of God, Romans 8:27, and they bare the mind of Christ, 1 Corinthians 2:16, who knoweth the mind of the Spirit, Romans 8:27, though their desires be not uttered, Romans 8:26. Thou wilt prepare their heart] In removendis ab illo mundi negotiis, saith R. David, and by putting them into a praying frame, and so fitting them for mercy. Where God giveth a praying heart it is sure that he will show a pitying heart. If he prepare the heart, he will also bend his ear; like as when we bid our children ask us for this or that, we mean to give it them; and as when we open a purse as wide as we can pull it, it is a sign we intend to fill it to the top. Thou wilt cause thine ear to hear] Even while they are preparing, and before they can speak, many times, Isaiah 65:24; or while they are praying, as Daniel 9:20 Acts 4:31, or not long after; they shall be sure to have out their prayers, either in money or in money’ s worth, as they say.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 10:17
Verse 17. Lord, thou hast heard] Thou hast not permitted thy tempted and afflicted followers to pray in vain. Thou wilt prepare their heart] See the economy of the grace of God: 1. God prepares the heart; 2. Suggests the prayer; 3. Hears what is prayed; 4. Answers the petition. He who has got a cry in his heart after God, may rest assured that that cry proceeded from a Divine preparation, and that an answer will soon arrive. No man ever had a cry in his heart after salvation, but from God. He who continues to cry shall infallibly be heard.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 10:17
12–18. An urgent plea that Jehovah will vindicate His own character by action, grounded upon a confident assurance of the present reality of His government. The alphabetical arrangement is here resumed.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 10:17
Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble - Their desire or their prayer that thou wouldst interpose in their behalf in the time of danger, and rescue them. Compare Psalms 6:8-9.
Sermons on Psalms 10:17
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Only Those Prepared Here by Thomas Shepard | Thomas Shepard preaches about the importance of being ready and prepared in this life for Christ to enjoy eternal communion with Him. He emphasizes that men are naturally unfit for |
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Crying Unto Jesus by Samuel Rutherford | Samuel Rutherford preaches on the fervent and intense prayers of the Syro-Phoenician woman in Matthew 15:22, highlighting the importance of urgent prayer that is filled with need, |
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The Centurion's Servant Luke 7:1-10 by R.A. Torrey | R.A. Torrey explores the story of the centurion's servant, emphasizing the centurion's faith, humility, and compassion. He highlights how the centurion, despite his high social sta |
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On Desires by James Smith | James Smith preaches about the power of desires in our relationship with Jesus, emphasizing that even when we fall short in our actions, our sincere desires to love, honor, and glo |
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Knowing the Lord’s Mind and Will by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of knowing the Lord's mind and will through a three-step process: petitioning God in prayer, preparing one's heart to hear His voice, and |
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Following a God Authored Trail - Part 1 by Danny Bond | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of following God's guidance in our lives. He uses the example of Peter and Cornelius from the Book of Acts to illustrate this p |
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sermonindex.net Trailer - the Lost Fear of God by Compilations | This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining a reverent fear of God, highlighting how many have lost this sense of holiness and awe in the church. It discusses the fear of |