Hebrew Names Version HNV
New International Version NIV
1 Why do you stand far off, 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 In arrogance, the wicked hunt down the weak; They are caught in the schemes that they devise.
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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 cravings, He blesses the greedy, and condemns 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 the pride of his face, Has no room in his thoughts for 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 His ways are prosperous at all times; He is haughty, and your laws are far from his sight: As for all his adversaries, 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 says in his heart, "I shall not be shaken; For generations I shall have no trouble."
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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, deceit, and oppression. Under his tongue is mischief 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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