Psalms 10:2-13

2In arrogance the wicked relentlessly pursue their victims; let them be caught in the schemes they have devised.

3For the wicked one boasts about his own cravings; the one who is greedy curses and despises the Lord.

4In all his scheming, the wicked person arrogantly thinks, “There’s no accountability, since there’s no God.”

5His ways are always secure; your lofty judgments have no effect on him; he scoffs at all his adversaries.

6He says to himself, “I will never be moved — from generation to generation I will be without calamity.”

7Cursing, deceit, and violence fill his mouth; trouble and malice are under his tongue.

8He waits in ambush near settlements; he kills the innocent in secret places. His eyes are on the lookout for the helpless;

9he lurks in secret like a lion in a thicket. He lurks in order to seize a victim; he seizes a victim and drags him in his net.

10So he is oppressed and beaten down; helpless people fall because of the wicked one’s strength.

11He says to himself, “God has forgotten; he hides his face and will never see.”

12Rise up, Lord God! Lift up your hand. Do not forget the oppressed.

13Why has the wicked person despised God? He says to himself, “You will not demand an account.”