“Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:”
The statement that God will hear the desire of the meek and strengthen their heart establishes that divine attention focuses on the vulnerable and God strengthens the weak. The mention of meek suggests not merely the poor but those who exhibit humility and trust, establishing a connection between spiritual attitude and divine care. The strengthening of heart suggests both psychological fortitude and spiritual renewal that enables continued trust. This verse affirms that the vulnerable's dependence on God yields divine response and strengthening.
Church Fathers on Psalms 10:17
“Why, O Lord,” says he, “have You withdrawn afar off?” Psalm 9:1. Then he who thus inquired, as if all on a sudden he understood, or as if he asked, though he knew, that he might teach, adds, “You despise in due seasons, in tribulations:” that is, You despise seasonably, and causest tribulations to inflame men's minds with longing for Your coming. For that fountain of life is sweeter to them that have much thirst. Therefore he hints the reason of the delay, saying, “Whilst…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
Publish a reflection on this verse
No reflections on this verse yet. Be the first to write one!