New King James Version NKJV
New International Version NIV
1 Why do You stand afar off, O Lord? Why do You hide 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 in his pride persecutes the poor; Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised.
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In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises.
3 For the wicked boasts of his heart's desire; He blesses the greedy and renounces the Lord.
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He boasts about the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.
4 The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God; God is in none of his thoughts.
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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 His ways are always prospering; Your judgments are far above, out of his sight; As for all his enemies, he sneers at them.
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His ways are always prosperous; your laws are rejected by him; he sneers at all his enemies.
6 He has said in his heart, "I shall not be moved; I shall never be in adversity."
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He says to himself, “Nothing will ever shake me.” He swears, “No one will ever do me harm.”
7 His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and oppression; Under his tongue is trouble and iniquity.
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His mouth is full of lies and threats; trouble and evil are under his tongue.
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