1 Why, Adonai, are You standing far off? Why hide Yourself in times of trouble?
2 In pride the wicked hotly hunts the poor. Let them be caught in the plots they have planned.
3 For the wicked one boasts about his soul’s desire. The greedy one curses, reviling Adonai.
4 The wicked one, with his nose in the air, never seeks Him. All his thoughts are: “There is no God.”
5 His ways are secure at all times. He haughtily disregards Your judgments. He snorts at all his adversaries.
6 He says in his heart: “I’ll never be shaken! From generation to generation nothing bad will happen.”
7 His mouth is full of cursing, lies and oppression. On his tongue are trouble and iniquity.