Matthew Poole and continuators on Psalms 10:18

18. To judg the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress .

(i. e.) To defend them, and give sentence for them, and against their Enemies, as this word is used, Deut. 32. 36. Psal. 7. 8. and 135. 14.

(i. e.) Earthly and mortal men, who are made of the dust and must return to it, such as the oppressors of thy people are; who yet presume most audaciously and madly to contend with thee their Maker and Judge. Therefore it is time for thee to repress such insolency, and to shew how unable they are to stand before thee.

To wit, the fatherless, last mentioned.

Marginal references: Or, terrify.