Psalm 10: When God Feels Far and Evil Feels Loud

Psalm 10 begins with the blunt question, "God, where are you?"—naming the arrogance, predation, and seeming victory of the powerful without sugarcoating the pain of the oppressed. Then the psalm lifts a desperate plea: "Arise, Lord. Do not forget the helpless." It affirms that God sees suffering, will defend the vulnerable, and that evil is not the final word—inviting honest lament paired with steadfast hope.