S – Lord, you have heard the desire of the humble; you will strengthen their hearts. You will listen carefully, ¹⁸ doing justice for the fatherless and the oppressed so that mere humans from the earth may terrify them no more. 

Psalms 10:17,18 CSB

O – Commentary:

The longing of the afflicted you have heard The wicked praise their desires (v. 3), but Yahweh cares for the desires of the afflicted (Prov 10:24).

You will listen attentively The Hebrew term used here, qashav, means “to listen attentively” or “to pay attention” (Prov 2:2; Isa 48:18). Rather than being far away, Yahweh pays close attention to the cries of the afflicted (compare Psa 10:1, 11).

 John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Ps 10:17.

A – What does it do for your attitude and perspective to know that God cares for those afflicted and listens to them attentively?  It reminds us how important we are to God and He listens when we talk with him.  With all of life’s challenges, it is comforting and empowering to know that there is something bigger than us and that He knows us intimately.  

R – Heavenly Father, we worship and surrender to you alone.  Thank you for knowing and caring for us.  We know you hear us and desire the best for us.  Empower us to walk in confidence and humility today.