Psa 14:4 | MHM | STEP | The Folly and Danger of the Wicked This section warns about the foolishness and danger of living in sin. The psalmist wants sinners to realize how serious their actions are, even if they feel safe. He also brings comfort to those who trust in the Lord , reminding them of God’s presence, protection, and the hope of salvation. v. 4 : The wicked are described in several ways. First, they are workers of iniquity —they plan and enjoy doing evil. Second, they eat up God's people as they eat bread ; this means they attack believers as naturally as eating a meal, showing deep hatred because they hate God himself. They do this without any guilt or regret, just like Joseph’s brothers, who cast him into a pit and then sat down to eat bread (Genesis 37:24-25 ). See also (Micah 3:2-3 ). Third, they do not call upon the Lord . People who do not care about God’s people do not care about God either; their lack of prayer leads them into all kinds of evil. Fourth, they shame the counsel of the poor by mocking those who trust in God, as David’s enemies did (Psalm 11:1 ). People who make fun of faith and try to turn others away from it are very wrong. The Bible warns, Be you not mockers, lest your bands be made strong .

‏ Psalms 14:4

The Folly and Danger of the Wicked

This section warns about the foolishness and danger of living in sin. The psalmist wants sinners to realize how serious their actions are, even if they feel safe. He also brings comfort to those who trust in the Lord, reminding them of God’s presence, protection, and the hope of salvation.

v. 4: The wicked are described in several ways. First, they are workers of iniquity—they plan and enjoy doing evil. Second, they eat up God's people as they eat bread; this means they attack believers as naturally as eating a meal, showing deep hatred because they hate God himself. They do this without any guilt or regret, just like Joseph’s brothers, who cast him into a pit and then sat down to eat bread (Genesis 37:24-25 ^a). See also (Micah 3:2-3 ^b). Third, they do not call upon the Lord. People who do not care about God’s people do not care about God either; their lack of prayer leads them into all kinds of evil. Fourth, they shame the counsel of the poor by mocking those who trust in God, as David’s enemies did (Psalm 11:1 ^c). People who make fun of faith and try to turn others away from it are very wrong. The Bible warns, Be you not mockers, lest your bands be made strong.