Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible RHE
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1 (9-22) Why, O Lord, hast thou retired afar off? why dost thou slight us in our wants, in the time of trouble?
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Why, LORD, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?
2 (9-23) Whilst the wicked man is proud, the poor is set on fire: they are caught in the counsels which 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 (9-24) For the sinner is praised in the desires of his soul: and the unjust man is blessed.
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He boasts about the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.
4 (9-25) The sinner hath provoked the Lord, according to the multitude of his wrath, he will not seek him:
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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 (9-26) God is not before his eyes: his ways are filthy at all times. Thy judgments are removed form his sight: he shall rule over all his enemies.
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His ways are always prosperous; your laws are rejected by him; he sneers at all his enemies.
6 (9-27) For he hath said in his heart: I shall not be moved from generation to generation, and shall be without evil.
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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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