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1 Why dost thou stand afar off, O LORD? Why dost thou hide thyself 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 hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in the schemes 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 the desires of his heart, and the man greedy for gain curses 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 In the pride of his countenance the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are, "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 His ways prosper at all times; thy judgments are on high, out of his sight; as for all his foes, he puffs 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 thinks in his heart, "I shall not be moved; throughout all generations I shall not meet 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 filled with cursing and deceit and oppression; under his tongue are 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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