Psalms 10:2-13

2The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor; Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised.

3For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire; He blesses the greedy and renounces the Lord.

4The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God; God is in none of his thoughts.

5His ways are always prospering; Your judgments are far above, out of his sight; As for all his enemies, he sneers at them.

6He has said in his heart, “I shall not be moved; I shall never be in adversity.”

7His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and oppression; Under his tongue is trouble and iniquity.

8He sits in the lurking places of the villages; In the secret places he murders the innocent; His eyes are secretly fixed on the helpless.

9He lies in wait secretly, as a lion in his den; He lies in wait to catch the poor; He catches the poor when he draws him into his net.

10So he crouches, he lies low, That the helpless may fall by his strength.

11He has said in his heart, “God has forgotten; He hides His face; He will never see.”

12Arise, O Lord! O God, lift up Your hand! Do not forget the humble.

13Why do the wicked renounce God? He has said in his heart, “You will not require an account.”