| Chapter 10 |
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Why do you stand far off, Yahweh? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? -
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In arrogance, the wicked hunt down the weak; They are caught in the schemes that they devise. -
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For the wicked boasts of his heart's cravings, He blesses the greedy, and condemns Yahweh. -
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The wicked, in the pride of his face, Has no room in his thoughts for God. -
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His ways are prosperous at all times; He is haughty, and your laws are far from his sight: As for all his adversaries, he sneers at them. -
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He says in his heart, 'I shall not be shaken; For generations I shall have no trouble.' -
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His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression. Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity. -
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He lies in wait near the villages. From ambushes, he murders the innocent. His eyes are secretly set against the helpless. -
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He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush. He lies in wait to catch the helpless. He catches the helpless, when he draws him in his net. -
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The helpless are crushed, they collapse, They fall under his strength. -
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He says in his heart, 'God has forgotten. He hides his face. He will never see it.' -
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Arise, Yahweh! God, lift up your hand! Don't forget the helpless. -
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Why does the wicked condemn God, And say in his heart, 'God won't call me into account?' -
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But you do see trouble and grief; You consider it to take it into your hand. You help the victim and the fatherless. -
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Break the arm of the wicked. As for the evil man, seek out his wickedness until you find none. -
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Yahweh is King forever and ever! The nations will perish out of his land. -
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Yahweh, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear, -
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To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, That man who is of the earth may terrify no more. Psalm 11 For the Chief Musician. By David. -
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