4. In all his scheming,the wicked arrogantly thinks: “There is no accountability,since God does not exist.”
5. His ways are always secure; Your lofty judgments are beyond his sight;he scoffs at all his adversaries.
6. He says to himself, “I will never be moved —from generation to generation without calamity.”
7. Cursing, deceit, and violence fill his mouth;trouble and malice are under his tongue.
8. He waits in ambush near the villages; he kills the innocent in secret places.His eyes are on the lookout for the helpless;
9. he lurks in secret like a lion in a thicket.He lurks in order to seize the afflicted;he seizes the afflicted and drags him in his net.
10. So he is oppressed and beaten down;the helpless fall because of his strength.
11. He says to himself, “God has forgotten;He hides His face and will never see.”
12. Rise up, Lord God! Lift up Your hand. Do not forget the afflicted.
13. Why has the wicked person despised God?He says to himself, “You will not demand an account.”