Psalms 10 : 1 (NLV)
Why do You stand far away, O Lord? Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble?
Psalms 10 : 2 (NLV)
The sinful, in their pride, try to catch the weak. Let them be caught in the plans they have made.
Psalms 10 : 3 (NLV)
The sinful man is proud of the desires of his heart. He praises those who want everything but he speaks against the Lord.
Psalms 10 : 4 (NLV)
The sinful man in his pride does not look for God. All his thoughts are that there is no God.
Psalms 10 : 5 (NLV)
His ways always go well for him. Your laws are too high for him to see. He laughs at those who hate him.
Psalms 10 : 6 (NLV)
He says to himself, "I will not be moved. For all time, I will never have trouble."
Psalms 10 : 7 (NLV)
With his mouth he swears and lies. He makes it hard for other people. Trouble and sin are under his tongue.
Psalms 10 : 8 (NLV)
He lies hidden in the towns, waiting to kill those who are not guilty. His eyes are always watching for the weak.
Psalms 10 : 9 (NLV)
He lies in wait like a hidden lion. He lies in wait to catch the weak, and they become caught in his net.
Psalms 10 : 10 (NLV)
The weak are hurt and they fall. They cannot stand under his strength.
Psalms 10 : 11 (NLV)
He says to himself, "God has forgotten. He has hidden His face and will never see it."
Psalms 10 : 12 (NLV)
Rise up, O Lord! Lift up Your hand, O God. Do not forget the weak.
Psalms 10 : 13 (NLV)
Why does the sinful man turn away from God? He has said to himself, "You will not ask it of me."
Psalms 10 : 14 (NLV)
But You have seen it. You look upon trouble and suffering, to take it into Your hands. The suffering man gives himself to You. You are the Helper of the one who has no father.
Psalms 10 : 15 (NLV)
Break the arm of the bad and sinful man. Find out all his sins until You find no more.
Psalms 10 : 16 (NLV)
The Lord is King forever and ever. Those who worship false gods will be taken from the land.
Psalms 10 : 17 (NLV)
O Lord, You have heard the prayers of those who have no pride. You will give strength to their heart, and You will listen to them.
Psalms 10 : 18 (NLV)
In this way, You will do the right thing for those without a father and those who suffer, so that man who is of the earth will no longer make them afraid.
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