[1] Why do you stand far off, Yahweh? Why do you hide yourself in times
of trouble? [2] In arrogance, the wicked hunt down the weak; They are
caught in the schemes that they devise. [3] For the wicked boasts of his
heart`s cravings, He blesses the greedy, and condemns Yahweh. [4] The
wicked, in the pride of his face, Has no room in his thoughts for God.
[5] His ways are prosperous at all times; He is haughty, and your laws
are far from his sight: As for all his adversaries, he sneers at them. [6]
He says in his heart, "I shall not be shaken; For generations I shall
have no trouble." [7] His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression.
Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity. [8] He lies in wait near the
villages. From ambushes, he murders the innocent. His eyes are secretly
set against the helpless. [9] He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush.
He lies in wait to catch the helpless. He catches the helpless, when he
draws him in his net. [10] The helpless are crushed, they collapse, They
fall under his strength. [11] He says in his heart, "God has forgotten.
He hides his face. He will never see it." [12] Arise, Yahweh! God, lift up
your hand! Don`t forget the helpless. [13] Why does the wicked condemn
God, And say in his heart, "God won`t call me into account?" [14] But
you do see trouble and grief; You consider it to take it into your hand.
You help the victim and the fatherless. [15] Break the arm of the
wicked. As for the evil man, seek out his wickedness until you find
none. [16] Yahweh is King forever and ever! The nations will perish out
of his land. [17] Yahweh, you have heard the desire of the humble. You
will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear, [18] To judge
the fatherless and the oppressed, That man who is of the earth may
terrify no more. Psalm 11 For the Chief Musician. By David.
