“But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted; you consider their grief and take it in hand. The victims commit themselves to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.”— Psalm 10:14

In the days of absolute monarchies, kings often wielded unchecked power—even the power to take innocent lives. One stark example is King David. One evening, while walking on the roof of his palace, he saw a beautiful married woman, Bathsheba. He sent for her, slept with her, and later arranged the death of her husband, Uriah, a faithful soldier. David instructed his commander: “Put Uriah out in front where the fighting is fiercest. Then withdraw from him so he will be struck down and die” (2 Samuel 11:15).

This was a double injustice: adultery with the wife of a loyal servant, followed by calculated murder to cover the sin. David thought little of it—but God had seen everything.

In time the Lord sent the prophet Nathan. Nathan confronted the king with a parable and then declared, “You are the man!” He continued:

“This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. I gave your master’s house to you… Why did you despise the word of the Lord by doing what is evil in his eyes? You struck down Uriah the Hittite with the sword and took his wife to be your own.’” (2 Samuel 12:7–9).

God would not let this injustice pass. The judgment was severe: “Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house… ” (v. 10). David lost the child born of the affair, later faced rebellion from his own son, and never lived to see the temple he longed to build. This act of injustice had consequences.

Perhaps you have recently experienced injustice, or you know someone who has been wronged and harmed. God is not blind. Someone falsely accused and robbed of his job opportunity. One whose land or property has been grabbed without compensation. An innocent person who suffers arrest and incarcerated for years.

God sees all. He sees the trouble of the afflicted and takes their grief in hand. Just wait upon Him for Scripture says: “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.” (Romans 12:19)

Reflection: Have you witnessed or suffered injustice and wondered why God seems silent? He is not blind. He is the God of justice, and He will act in His perfect time.

Prayer: Almighty Father God, wherever I have witnessed or experienced injustice, my hope rests in You. You see every wrong, You consider every grief, and You will bring justice according to Your perfect will and timing. You never fail. I place every matter into Your hands. In Jesus’ name I pray!