
Divine Justice Amidst Human Iniquity (Psalm 10) | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Commentary on the Book of Psalms by John Calvin - Psalm 10In his theological commentary on Psalm 10, John Calvin explains that David speaks in his own name and on behalf of all godly people who face the overwhelming prevalence of injustice, cruelty, and fraud in a corrupt world. The primary root cause of this widespread iniquity is that wicked men, intoxicated by their own prosperity, shake off the fear of God and assume they can act with complete impunity. Calvin notes that when David asks why God stands "afar off," he is speaking figuratively from the perspective of human…
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