Bring your questions and burdens into the presence of God with Psalm 10, read from the King James Version and accompanied by the gentle sound of ocean waves.

Psalm 10 begins with an honest cry: “Why standest thou afar off, O LORD?” It is a Psalm for times when injustice seems strong, the wicked appear confident, and the vulnerable are in need of help. Yet the Psalm does not end in uncertainty. It turns toward the faithfulness and authority of God, declaring, “The LORD is King for ever and ever.”

In this episode of Psalms and Tides, the steady rhythm of the sea creates a calm space for Scripture, prayer, reflection, and rest. As you listen, may Psalm 10 remind you that God hears the desire of the humble, prepares the heart, and bends His ear toward those who seek Him.

Whether you are settling down for sleep, praying through concern, or seeking peace in a troubled world, may this gentle reading help you rest in the justice, mercy, and everlasting reign of the Lord.

Psalm 10, King James Version.

Highlighted verses

Psalm 10:1 — “Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?”

Psalm 10:12 — “Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up thine hand: forget not the humble.”

Psalm 10:16 — “The LORD is King for ever and ever…”

Psalm 10:17 — “LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble…”

Psalm 10:18 — “To judge the fatherless and the oppressed…”