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The Lord is King for ever and ever; the nations will…

“The Lord is King for ever and ever; the nations will perish from his land. You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry, defending the fatherless and the oppressed, so that mere earthly mortals will never again strike terror” (Ps. 10:16–18 NIV).” quote by Scotty Smith
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““The Lord is King for ever and ever; the nations will perish from his land. You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry, defending the fatherless and the oppressed, so that mere earthly mortals will never again strike terror” (Ps. 10:16–18 NIV).””

Scotty Smith

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

God promises to hear and defend the oppressed, protecting the vulnerable so that terror never returns.

In simple terms: God protects the oppressed and stops terror.

Key Takeaway

Trust divine justice for the vulnerable.

Themes

faith justice compassion

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

scriptural inspirational

When to use this quote

  • prayer groups
  • human rights advocacy
  • community support
  • counseling

Key Concepts

theology ethics social welfare

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we act when divine help feels distant?
  • What role does human responsibility play?
A Different Perspective

Human suffering persists despite belief; divine intervention is not guaranteed.

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