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Walter Janes's setting of Psalm 10, In Domino confido, is written for SATB choir. The Latin text expresses unwavering trust in the Lord amidst the machinations of the wicked. It describes how sinners prepare their weapons to strike down the righteous, while the Lord's presence in his holy temple and in heaven offers solace. The psalm questions what the just can do when their works are destroyed, yet affirms God's watchful eye over the poor and his interrogation of both righteous and wicked. The composer captures the scriptural tension between sin and righteousness, ultimately highlighting the Lord's justice and love for equity. The work is suitable for sacred occasions.