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.
8 He lies in ambush near villages. In hidden places he slays the innocent. His eyes watch in secret for the helpless.
9 He lurks in a hiding place like a lion in a thicket. He lies in wait to catch the helpless. He catches the unfortunate one, dragging him away in his net.