9 they wait in their hiding places like lions.They lie in wait for the poor;they catch them in their traps and drag them away.
10 The helpless victims lie crushed;brute strength has defeated them.
11 The wicked say to themselves, “God doesn't care!He has closed his eyes and will never see me!”
12 O Lord, punish those wicked people!Remember those who are suffering!
13 How can the wicked despise Godand say to themselves, “He will not punish me”?
14 But you do see; you take notice of trouble and sufferingand are always ready to help.The helpless commit themselves to you;you have always helped the needy.
15 Break the power of wicked and evil people;punish them for the wrong they have doneuntil they do it no more.