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Psalm 10 is a prayer for help. The prevalence of wickedness apparently troubled [[David]] greatly, especially the wicked's defiance of [[God]]. To [[David]], as to other [[Bible]] writers, there are just two classes of people--the righteous and the wicked.
[[Psalms]] 11, 12, and 13 deal with the prevalence of wickedness. [[David]] indicates the wicked walk on every side. He is overwhelmed with his wicked enemies, almost to the point of [[death]]. But [[David]] trusts in [[God]] and sings for joy. Such [[Psalms]] as these seem to belong to the period when [[David]] was hiding from Saul.
Psalm 14 is quoted in [[Romans]] 3:10-12. In this Psalm infidels are called fools. The prevalence of wickedness shows what fools men are, for as sure as there is a [[God]], there will be a day of [[judgment]] for the wicked.
Psalm 15 describes the character of the [[God]]ly. They have fellowship with [[God]] in worship (verse 1), and their lives conform to His profession. Thomas Jefferson called this Psalm the picture of a true gentleman.
[[Psalms]] 16 and 17 (as well as 18--24) are prophetic views of Christ. These nine [[Psalms]] reflect the character of the [[God]]ly, but find their ultimate fulfillment in Christ. In Psalm 16 [[David]] appears to be speaking of himself; yet mystic words of the coming [[Messiah]] find their way into [[David]]'s mouth. Note especially two magnificent verses, "I have set the [[Lord]] always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved" (verse 8); and "Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore" (verse 11).
In Psalm 17 [[David]] is again overwhelmed by his enemies. [[David]] looks to [[God]] and puts his trust in Him. He is surrounded by lovers of this world, but [[David]] sets his heart on the world beyond (verses 14 and 15).
