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Psalm 35:21
Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me,and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seenit.

Psalm 49:6
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;

Psalm 52:1
To the chief Musician, Maschil,A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of Godendureth continually.

hearts.

Psalm 49:11-13,18
Their inward thoughtis, that their housesshall continue for ever,and their dwelling places to all generations; they calltheir lands after their own names…

Deuteronomy 29:19
And it come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, though I walk in the imagination of mine heart, to add drunkenness to thirst:

1 Samuel 23:21
And Saul said, Blessedbe ye of the LORD; for ye have compassion on me.

whom

Isaiah 57:17
For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart.

Jeremiah 22:17
But thine eyes and thine heartare not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to doit.

Micah 6:10-12
Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measurethat is abominable? …

abhorreth

Psalm 5:6
Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.

Leviticus 26:30
And I will destroy your high places, and cut down your images, and cast your carcases upon the carcases of your idols, and my soul shall abhor you.

Deuteronomy 32:19
And when the LORD sawit, he abhorredthem, because of the provoking of his sons, and of his daughters.

he blesses the greedy
In this part of the verse, the wicked man is seen endorsing or praising those who are greedy. Greed is condemned throughout the Bible as it leads to idolatry and a departure from God's commandments (Colossians 3:5). The cultural context of the ancient Near East often saw wealth as a sign of blessing, but the Bible warns against the love of money and the pursuit of wealth at the expense of righteousness (1 Timothy 6:10). By blessing the greedy, the wicked man aligns himself with those who exploit others for personal gain, further distancing himself from God's standards of justice and mercy (Micah 6:8).

and reviles the LORD.
To revile means to speak against or show contempt. This phrase indicates a direct opposition to God, as the wicked man not only ignores God's commands but actively speaks against Him. This behavior is reminiscent of the rebellious nature of humanity seen throughout the Bible, from the fall inGenesis 3 to the defiance of the nations inPsalm 2. Reviling the LORD is a serious offense, as it reflects a hardened heart and a rejection of God's authority and sovereignty (Exodus 5:2). This attitude is the antithesis of the fear of the LORD, which is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). The wicked man's actions serve as a warning of the consequences of turning away from God and embracing a life of sin.

- Scripture never gives the slightest approval to wickedness. Here the psalmist is describing the kind of person who has chosen a path opposed to God, much like inPsalm 1:4, “The wicked are like chaff that the wind drives away.”

- Wickedness is not merely an occasional mistake but a deliberate posture.Proverbs 4:16 underscores this when it says the wicked “cannot sleep unless they have done wrong.”

- This opening phrase alerts us that everything that follows flows from a heart already set against righteousness.

- The wicked man is loud about his rebellion.Jeremiah 9:23 warns, “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom,” yet here the wicked person glories in evil.

- Boasting reveals misplaced confidence. Instead of glorying in God asPsalm 34:2 teaches, he celebrates himself.

- Such bragging magnifies sin, encouraging others to view arrogance as strength (cf.Romans 1:32, where sinners “approve of those who practice” evil).

- Cravings are inward desires that pull a person away from God (James 1:14–15).

- Rather than submitting desires to God’s will (Psalm 37:4), the wicked exalts them.

-Isaiah 57:10 shows the danger: “You were wearied by the length of your road, yet you did not say, ‘There is no hope.’” Sinful desire is insatiable; boasting in it deepens bondage.

- To “bless” here means to applaud or congratulate. The wicked calls greed good, reversing God’s values (Isaiah 5:20).

- Greed is idolatry (Colossians 3:5). By praising it, he encourages others to worship wealth instead of God (1 Timothy 6:10).

- This societal approval of covetousness mirrorsPsalm 49:18, “Though in his lifetime he congratulates himself—and men praise you when you prosper.”

- The climax: open contempt for God. Mocking the Lord is the inevitable outcome when evil is celebrated (Proverbs 14:31).

- Reviling God places the person under His righteous judgment (Galatians 6:7).

- Such disdain contrasts sharply with the righteous who “bless the LORD at all times” (Psalm 34:1). One blesses greed; the other blesses God.

Psalm 10:3 paints a sobering portrait: a person already settled in wickedness flaunts sinful desires, cheers on greed, and ends up scorning the Lord Himself. This progression warns that unchecked cravings and misplaced applause inevitably lead to outright hostility toward God. The verse calls believers to the opposite path—humble hearts, godly desires, and continual praise of the LORD.

Hidest.--Isaiah 1:15 supplies the ellipsis, "thine eyes," used of a judge bribed to wink at offence1Samuel 12:3; comp.Leviticus 20:4), of indifference to suffering (Proverbs 28:27); LXX. and Vulg. "to overlook." . . .