3 For the wicked boasts of his heart’s cravings.He blesses the greedy, and condemns the Lord.
4 The wicked, in the pride of his face,has no room in his thoughts for God.
5 His ways are prosperous at all times.He is arrogant, and your laws are far from his sight.As for all his adversaries, he sneers at them.
6 He says in his heart, “I shall not be shaken.For generations I shall have no trouble.”
7 His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression.Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.
8 He lies in wait near the villages.From ambushes, he murders the innocent.His eyes are secretly set against the helpless.
9 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.