New International VersionBreak the arm of the wicked man; call the evildoer to account for his wickedness that would not otherwise be found out.
New Living TranslationBreak the arms of these wicked, evil people! Go after them until the last one is destroyed.
English Standard VersionBreak the arm of the wicked and evildoer; call his wickedness to account till you find none.
Berean Standard BibleBreak the arm of the wicked and evildoer; call him to account for his wickedness until none is left to be found.
King James BibleBreak thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out his wickedness till thou find none.
New King James VersionBreak the arm of the wicked and the evil man; Seek out his wickedness until You find none.
New American Standard BibleBreak the arm of the wicked and the evildoer, Seek out his wickedness until You find none.
NASB 1995Break the arm of the wicked and the evildoer, Seek out his wickedness until You find none.
NASB 1977Break the arm of the wicked and the evildoer, Seek out his wickedness until Thou dost find none.
Legacy Standard BibleBreak the arm of the wicked and the evildoer, Seek out his wickedness until You find none.
Amplified BibleBreak the arm of the wicked and the evildoer, Seek out his wickedness until You find no more.
Christian Standard BibleBreak the arm of the wicked, evil person, until you look for his wickedness, but it can’t be found.
Holman Christian Standard BibleBreak the arm of the wicked and evil person; call his wickedness into account until nothing remains of it.
American Standard VersionBreak thou the arm of the wicked; And as for the evil man, seek out his wickedness till thou find none.
Contemporary English VersionNow break the power of all merciless people. Punish them for doing wrong and make them stop.
English Revised VersionBreak thou the arm of the wicked; and as for the evil man, seek out his wickedness till thou find none.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationBreak the arm of the wicked and evil person. Punish his wickedness until you find no more.
Good News TranslationBreak the power of wicked and evil people; punish them for the wrong they have done until they do it no more.
International Standard VersionBreak the arm of the wicked and evil man; so that when you seek out his wickedness you will find it no more.
NET BibleBreak the arm of the wicked and evil man! Hold him accountable for his wicked deeds, which he thought you would not discover.
New Heart English BibleBreak the arm of the wicked. As for the evil man, seek out his wickedness until you find none.
Webster's Bible TranslationBreak thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out his wickedness till thou shalt find none. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBreak the arm of the wicked and evildoer; call him to account for his wickedness until none is left to be found.
World English BibleBreak the arm of the wicked. As for the evil man, seek out his wickedness until you find none. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBreak the arm of the wicked and the evil, "" Seek out his wickedness, find none;
Young's Literal Translation Break the arm of the wicked and the evil, Seek out his wickedness, find none;
Smith's Literal TranslationBreak the arm of the unjust and the evil one: thou wilt seek out his injustice; thou wilt not find. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBreak thou the arm of the sinner and of the malignant: his sin shall be sought, and shall not be found.
Catholic Public Domain VersionBreak the arm of the sinner and the malicious. His sin will be sought, and it will not be found.
New American Bible
Break the arm of the wicked and depraved; make them account for their crimes; let none of them survive.
New Revised Standard Version
Break the arm of the wicked and evildoers; seek out their wickedness until you find none.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man; seek out his wickedness till thou find none.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Shatter the arm of the sinner and of the evil; you shall seek his sin and it shall not be found.OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
Break Thou the arm of the wicked; And as for the evil man, search out his wickedness, till none be found.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
Break thou the arm of the sinner and wicked man: his sin shall be sought for, and shall not be found.
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Context The Perils of the Pilgrim… 14But You have regarded trouble and grief; You see to repay it by Your hand. The victim entrusts himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless. 15Breakthe armof the wickedand evildoer;call him to accountfor his wickednessuntil none is leftto be found.16The LORD is King forever and ever; the nations perish from His land.…
Cross References Isaiah 2:12For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—
Jeremiah 50:31“Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, “for your day has come, the time when I will punish you.
Ezekiel 30:10-11This is what the Lord GOD says: I will put an end to the hordes of Egypt by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. / He and his people with him, the most ruthless of the nations, will be brought in to destroy the land. They will draw their swords against Egypt and fill the land with the slain.
Micah 5:9Your hand will be lifted over your foes, and all your enemies will be cut off.
Nahum 1:14The LORD has issued a command concerning you, O Nineveh: “There will be no descendants to carry on your name. I will cut off the carved image and cast idol from the house of your gods; I will prepare your grave, for you are contemptible.”
Malachi 4:1“For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.”
Matthew 3:10The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
Luke 3:9The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”
Romans 1:18The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.
2 Thessalonians 2:8And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival.
Revelation 19:15And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.
Isaiah 13:11I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless.
Jeremiah 23:19-20Behold, the storm of the LORD has gone out with fury, a whirlwind swirling down upon the heads of the wicked. / The anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this clearly.
Ezekiel 25:17I will execute great vengeance against them with furious reproof. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I lay My vengeance upon them.’”
Amos 9:1I saw the Lord standing beside the altar, and He said: “Strike the tops of the pillars so that the thresholds shake. Topple them on the heads of all the people, and I will kill the rest with the sword. None of those who flee will get away; none of the fugitives will escape.
Treasury of Scripture Break you the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out his wickedness till you find none. Break Psalm 3:7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemiesupon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. Psalm 37:17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous. Job 38:15 And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm shall be broken. seek Psalm 7:9 Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins. 2 Kings 21:12-15 Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Behold, Iam bringingsuch evil upon Jerusalem and Judah, that whosoever heareth of it, both his ears shall tingle… Jeremiah 2:34 Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it by secret search, but upon all these. Jump to Previous AccountArmBreakBrokenEvilEvildoerEvil-DoerFindFoundSearchSearchingSeekSinSinnerWickedWickednessJump to Next AccountArmBreakBrokenEvilEvildoerEvil-DoerFindFoundSearchSearchingSeekSinSinnerWickedWickednessPsalm 10 1.David complains of the wicked12.He prays for remedy16.He professes his confidenceBreak the arm of the wicked and evildoer;This phrase is a metaphorical expression for rendering the wicked powerless. In biblical times, the "arm" symbolized strength and power ( Job 22:9, Isaiah 51:9). The psalmist is calling for divine intervention to dismantle the power structures of those who commit evil. This reflects a common theme in the Psalms where the righteous seek God's justice against oppressors ( Psalm 37:17). The imagery of breaking the arm suggests a complete incapacitation of the wicked's ability to continue their harmful actions. This plea aligns with the broader biblical narrative of God as a just judge who defends the oppressed and punishes the wicked ( Deuteronomy 32:35-36). call him to account for his wickedness
The call for accountability underscores the biblical principle that all actions will be judged by God (Ecclesiastes 12:14,Romans 14:12). This reflects the belief in divine justice where every individual must answer for their deeds. The psalmist's plea is for God to bring the wicked to justice, ensuring that their actions do not go unpunished. This is consistent with the prophetic literature where God holds nations and individuals accountable for their sins (Amos 3:2,Jeremiah 25:31). The concept of accountability is central to the biblical understanding of justice and righteousness. until none is left to be found.
This phrase emphasizes the thoroughness of God's judgment. The psalmist desires not just a temporary reprieve from wickedness but a complete eradication of evil. This reflects the eschatological hope found throughout Scripture, where God will ultimately defeat all evil (Revelation 21:4,1 Corinthians 15:24-25). The idea of leaving "none to be found" suggests a final and total victory over wickedness, aligning with the prophetic visions of a restored creation where righteousness dwells (Isaiah 11:9,2 Peter 3:13). This ultimate triumph over evil is also seen as a type of Christ's victory over sin and death through His resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:57). Persons / Places / Events 1. The Wicked and EvildoerThis refers to individuals who act in opposition to God's righteousness, often oppressing the innocent and defying divine justice. 2. The PsalmistTraditionally attributed to David, the psalmist is the one crying out to God for justice and intervention against the wicked. 3. GodThe ultimate judge and enforcer of justice, whom the psalmist petitions to act against the wicked. Teaching Points Divine JusticeTrust in God's ultimate justice, even when wickedness seems prevalent. God sees all and will hold the wicked accountable. Prayer for JusticeIt is appropriate to pray for God's intervention against evil, seeking His righteous judgment. Patience in God's TimingUnderstand that God's timing is perfect, and His justice may not align with our immediate desires. Personal ReflectionExamine our own lives for any wickedness or wrongdoing, seeking repentance and alignment with God's will. Hope in God's SovereigntyMaintain hope and faith in God's sovereign control over all situations, knowing He will right all wrongs. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 10
Why do the descriptions of God's power in Psalm 18 seem inconsistent with passages portraying His more gentle attributes (e.g., Psalm 103)?
What historical or archaeological evidence confirms the divine intervention claimed here? (Psalm 10:14-15)
Psalm 15:4 endorses despising the vile while honoring the godly; does this clash with New Testament commands to love enemies (e.g., Matthew 5:44)?
Psalm 69:22-28 calls down curses on enemies--how does this fit with other biblical teachings on mercy and forgiveness (e.g., Matthew 5:44)?(15) Seek out.--The meaning of the verse is clear, from Psalm 37:36, and Isaiah 41:12, where we see that to seek and not findwas a proverb expressing "riddance of evil;" but the construction is difficult. The first clause should end at "wicked," the words "and the evil" being absolute; and the verbs, which are in form either second or third person, should be taken in the second. Translate, and as for the evil man, thou shalt look for his wickedness, and not find it( thou=anybody,which preserves the proverbial tone. So the LXX., "his sin shall be sought, and not be found "). Verse 15. - Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man; i.e. "break thou his strength; take away his ability to work evil to others." Seek out his wickedness till thou find none; rather, require his wickedness. The verb is the same as that used in the last clause of ver. 13. The wicked man had said in his heart, "Thou wilt not require;" the psalmist calls on God, not only to require, but to require to the uttermost. Seek out, be says, require, and bring to judgment, all his wickedness - every atom of it - until even thy searching eye can find no mere to require, requite, and punish.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Breakשְׁ֭בֹר(ḇōr)Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 7665:To break, break in piecesthe armזְר֣וֹעַ(zə·rō·w·a‘)Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2220:The arm, the foreleg, forceof the wickedרָשָׁ֑ע(rā·šā‘)Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7563:Wrong, an, bad personand evildoer;וָ֝רָ֗ע(wā·rā‘)Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7451:Bad, evilcall his wickednessרִשְׁע֥וֹ(riš·‘ōw)Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7562:Wickednessinto accountתִּֽדְרוֹשׁ־(tiḏ·rō·wōš-)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 1875:To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worshipuntil none is leftבַל־(ḇal-)Adverb
Strong's 1077:A failure, nothing, not at all, lestto find.תִּמְצָֽא׃(tim·ṣā)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 4672:To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present
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