9. He lies in his hiding place like a lion in his den.He hides there to catch oppressed people.He catches oppressed people when he draws them into his net.
10. ⌊His⌋ victims are crushed.They collapse,and they fall under ⌊the weight of⌋ his power.
11. He says to himself,“God has forgotten.He has hidden his face.He will never see it!”
12. Arise, O Lord!Lift your hand, O God.Do not forget oppressed people!
13. Why does the wicked person despise God?Why does he say to himself, “God doesn’t care”?
14. You have seen ⌊it⌋; yes, you have taken note of trouble and griefand placed them under your control.The victim entrusts himself to you.You alone have been the helper of orphans.
15. Break the arm of the wicked and evil person.Punish his wickedness until you find no more.