Psalms 10

Why do you stand far off, Yahweh?

In arrogance, the wicked hunt down the weak.

For the wicked boasts of his heart’s cravings.

The wicked, in the pride of his face,

His ways are prosperous at all times.

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

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

He lies in wait near the villages.

He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush.

The helpless are crushed.

He says in his heart, “God has forgotten.

Arise, Yahweh!

Why does the wicked person condemn God,

But you do see trouble and grief.

Break the arm of the wicked.

Yahweh is King forever and ever!

Yahweh, you have heard the desire of the humble.

to judge the fatherless and the oppressed,