1. Why are you far away, Lord?Why do you hide yourselfwhen I am in trouble?
2. Proud and brutal peoplehunt down the poor.But let them get caughtby their own evil plans!
3. The wicked boast abouttheir deepest desires.Those greedy people hateand curse you, Lord.
4. The wicked are too proudto turn to youor even think about you.
5. They are always successful,though they can't understandyour teachings,and they keep sneeringat their enemies.