Psalms 10

²In arrogance, the wicked hunt down the weak.

³For the wicked boasts of his heart’s cravings.

⁴The wicked, in the pride of his face,

⁵His ways are prosperous at all times.

⁶He says in his heart, “I shall not be shaken.

⁷His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression.

⁸He lies in wait near the villages.

⁹He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush.

¹⁰The helpless are crushed.

¹¹He says in his heart, “God has forgotten.

¹²Arise, LORD!

¹³Why does the wicked person condemn God,

¹⁴But you do see trouble and grief.

¹⁵Break the arm of the wicked.

¹⁶The LORD is King forever and ever!

¹⁷LORD, you have heard the desire of the humble.

¹⁸to judge the fatherless and the oppressed,