[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.