GOD'S WORD Translation GW
New International Version NIV
1 Why are you so distant, LORD? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?
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Why, LORD, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?
2 The wicked person arrogantly pursues oppressed people. He will be caught in the schemes that he planned.
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In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises.
3 The wicked person boasts about his selfish desires. He blesses robbers, but he curses the LORD.
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He boasts about the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.
4 He turns up his nose [and says], "God doesn't care." His every thought [concludes], "There is no God."
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In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.
5 He always seems to succeed. Your judgments are beyond his understanding. He spits at all his opponents.
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His ways are always prosperous; your laws are rejected by him; he sneers at all his enemies.
6 He says to himself, "Nothing can shake me. I'll never face any trouble."
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He says to himself, “Nothing will ever shake me.” He swears, “No one will ever do me harm.”
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