Psalms 10 : 1 (NCV)
Lord, why are you so far away? Why do you hide when there is trouble?
Psalms 10 : 2 (NCV)
Proudly the wicked chase down those who suffer. Let them be caught in their own traps.
Psalms 10 : 3 (NCV)
They brag about the things they want. They bless the greedy but hate the Lord.
Psalms 10 : 4 (NCV)
The wicked people are too proud. They do not look for God; there is no room for God in their thoughts.
Psalms 10 : 5 (NCV)
They always succeed. They are far from keeping your laws; they make fun of their enemies.
Psalms 10 : 6 (NCV)
They say to themselves, "Nothing bad will ever happen to me; I will never be ruined."
Psalms 10 : 7 (NCV)
Their mouths are full of curses, lies, and threats; they use their tongues for sin and evil.
Psalms 10 : 8 (NCV)
They hide near the villages. They look for innocent people to kill; they watch in secret for the helpless.
Psalms 10 : 9 (NCV)
They wait in hiding like a lion. They wait to catch poor people; they catch the poor in nets.
Psalms 10 : 10 (NCV)
The poor are thrown down and crushed; they are defeated because the others are stronger.
Psalms 10 : 11 (NCV)
The wicked think, "God has forgotten us. He doesn't see what is happening."
Psalms 10 : 12 (NCV)
Lord, rise up and punish the wicked. Don't forget those who need help.
Psalms 10 : 13 (NCV)
Why do wicked people hate God? They say to themselves, "God won't punish us."
Psalms 10 : 14 (NCV)
Lord, surely you see these cruel and evil things; look at them and do something. People in trouble look to you for help. You are the one who helps the orphans.
Psalms 10 : 15 (NCV)
Break the power of wicked people. Punish them for the evil they have done.
Psalms 10 : 16 (NCV)
The Lord is King forever and ever. Destroy from your land those nations that do not worship you.
Psalms 10 : 17 (NCV)
Lord, you have heard what the poor people want. Do what they ask, and listen to them.
Psalms 10 : 18 (NCV)
Protect the orphans and put an end to suffering so they will no longer be afraid of evil people. For the director of music. Of David.
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