Read Psalms 10

World English Bible · 18 verses

1. ¹ Why do you stand far off, Yahweh? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
2. ² In arrogance, the wicked hunt down the weak. They are caught in the schemes that they devise.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
3. ³ For the wicked boasts of his heart’s cravings. He blesses the greedy and condemns Yahweh.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
4. ⁴ The wicked, in the pride of his face, has no room in his thoughts for God.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
5. ⁵ His ways are prosperous at all times. He is arrogant, and your laws are far from his sight. As for all his adversaries, he sneers at them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
6. ⁶ He says in his heart, “I shall not be shaken. For generations I shall have no trouble.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
7. ⁷ His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression. Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
8. ⁸ He lies in wait near the villages. From ambushes, he murders the innocent. His eyes are secretly set against the helpless.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
9. 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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
10. ¹⁰ The helpless are crushed. They collapse. They fall under his strength.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
11. ¹¹ He says in his heart, “God has forgotten. He hides his face. He will never see it.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
12. ¹² Arise, Yahweh! God, lift up your hand! Don’t forget the helpless.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
13. ¹³ Why does the wicked person condemn God, and say in his heart, “God won’t call me into account”?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
14. ¹⁴ But you do see trouble and grief. You consider it to take it into your hand. You help the victim and the fatherless.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
15. ¹⁵ Break the arm of the wicked. As for the evil man, seek out his wickedness until you find none.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
16. ¹⁶ Yahweh is King forever and ever! The nations will perish out of his land.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
17. ¹⁷ Yahweh, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
18. ¹⁸ to judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that man who is of the earth may terrify no more.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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