תהלים, פרק י׳, פסוק י״ד

While the wicked often operate under the delusion that their actions go unnoticed, reality dictates otherwise. God sees everything, closely observing the suffering and inherent wickedness inflicted upon the vulnerable [מלבי״ם]. The primary approach among commentators is that God watches these acts of cruelty in order to hold them for the proper moment. When the time is right, He will take justice into His own hands and punish the wicked appropriately [רד״ק, אבן עזרא, מצודת דוד, מאירי, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Others suggest a different perspective on God's involvement, noting that He actually allows the wicked to achieve temporary success, placing that fleeting power in their hands [רש״י]. A third approach offers a more direct intervention, explaining that God removes the livelihood intended for the poor from the grasp of the corrupt rich. He then provides it directly to the destitute, thereby reinforcing their trust in Him [אלשיך].

Recognizing that ultimate justice and providence rest with God, the oppressed find the strength to change their focus. The primary approach among commentators is that the poor and unfortunate abandon their reliance on human beings. Instead, they cast their fate and their quest for justice entirely upon God, trusting Him completely, much like someone leaving a flock in the care of a deeply faithful shepherd [רד״ק, מאירי, מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ, מלבי״ם]. By doing so, they actively seek and draw upon His help [מנחם המובא ברש״י]. Alternatively, this reliance is viewed on a national scale. The vulnerable group is identified as the people of Israel, who transfer the heavy burden of punishing the wicked and protecting the defenseless directly onto God [רש״י, מלבי״ם].

This absolute confidence stems from historical memory. The vulnerable remember that from the earliest days, God has always stood as the helper of those who have lost their support systems and lack the power to defend themselves [רש״י, רד״ק, אבן עזרא, מאירי, מצודת דוד]. Because God acts as a father to the fatherless and fights their battles, the destitute individual knows that He will treat him like a beloved son, granting him direct and unwavering protection [אלשיך].