Psalm 10

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Who - The author is not stated but this psalm is among the songs of David.  So it is probably a psalm of David.

What - A poem seeking God's action against wicked men who deny God or do not fear God's justice.  The psalmist asks God to see the oppression of the weak by the wicked and to act.  

When - No time or event is given

Where - Unknown

Why - The psalmist does not state a specific crime against him or a particular group.  It appears as a general call against oppression and attack by the wicked.  However, it seems likely this poem was triggered by some event.  

How - The psalmist begins by asking why God does not act, then he recounts the wicked’s words and actions displaying the wicked's pride and hubris.  The wicked think God does not see or hear what they are doing.  Then the psalmist calls on God to see this and act, not only to help the weak but also out of God's sense of justice.  God is asked to act for His name, because the wicked think God does not care or is too weak to stop them.  

So What 

1. We should remember the Lord does see evil and will punish it.  So first we should examine our own words and actions revealing the attitude of our hearts.  Then we need to compare them to the wicked in this psalm and see if we need to confess and repent.
2. When we feel the sting of oppression and attack from wicked persons who do not fear God, we should remember God sees and we can call on Him to deliver us.  
3. As imitators of Christ we should be ready to serve as His agents to act against oppression and rendered aid to its victims in whatever ways and means God provides.