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1 Why, O Lord, do you stand far off? 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 persecute the poor— let them be caught in the schemes 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 boast of the desires of their heart, those greedy for gain curse and renounce 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 their countenance the wicked say, "God will not seek it out"; all their 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 Their ways prosper at all times; your judgments are on high, out of their sight; as for their foes, they scoff at them.
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His ways are always prosperous; your laws are rejected by him; he sneers at all his enemies.
6 They think in their heart, "We shall not be moved; throughout all generations we 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 Their mouths are filled with cursing and deceit and oppression; under their tongues 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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