“They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.”
The description of the wicked as scornful and malicious in speech articulates that their prosperity enables the perpetuation of cruelty. The reference to oppression and loftiness from on high indicates that their success elevates them into positions where they can inflict greater harm. This verse articulates that the wicked's prosperity translates into power to harm others.
Church Fathers on Psalms 73:8
1. This Psalm has an inscription, that is, a title, “There have failed the hymns of David, the son of Jesse. A Psalm of Asaph himself.” So many Psalms we have on the titles whereof is written the name David, nowhere there is added, “son of Jesse,” except in this alone. Which we must believe has not been done to no purpose, nor capriciously. For everywhere God does make intimations to us, and to the understanding thereof does invite the godly study of love. What is, “there…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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