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10:1  Why, Adonai, are You standing far off? Why hide Yourself in times of trouble?
10:2  In pride the wicked hotly hunts the poor. Let them be caught in the plots they have planned.
10:3  For the wicked one boasts about his soul’s desire. The greedy one curses, reviling Adonai.
10:4  The wicked one, with his nose in the air, never seeks Him. All his thoughts are: “There is no God.”
10:5  His ways are secure at all times. He haughtily disregards Your judgments. He snorts at all his adversaries.
10:6  He says in his heart: “I’ll never be shaken! From generation to generation nothing bad will happen.”
10:7  His mouth is full of cursing, lies and oppression. On his tongue are trouble and iniquity.
10:8  He lies in ambush near villages. In hidden places he slays the innocent. His eyes watch in secret for the helpless.
10:9  He lurks in a hiding place like a lion in a thicket. He lies in wait to catch the helpless. He catches the unfortunate one, dragging him away in his net.
10:10  The victim is crushed, brought down, and falls into his mighty claws.
10:11  He says in his heart: “God has forgotten. He hides His face—He will never see it.”
10:12  Arise, Adonai! O God, lift up Your hand. Do not forget the afflicted.
10:13  Why does the wicked one revile God? He says in his heart: “You will never require anything.”
10:14  You saw—for You see trouble and grief, to take it in Your hand. The victim puts his trust in You— You are the helper of the orphan.
10:15  Break the arm of the wicked, evil one! Call him to account for his wickedness— until no more is found.
10:16  Adonai is King forever and ever! Nations will be wiped off His land.
10:17  You hear, Adonai, the desire of the meek. You encourage them and incline Your ear.
10:18  You vindicate the orphan and oppressed, so that man, who is earthly, may terrify no more.