Holy Scripture
Psalms 9:23
Source: Septuagint
Original
23While the ungodly one acts proudly, the poor is hotly pursued: The wicked are taken in the crafty counsels which they imagine.
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21Appoint, O Lord, a lawgiver over them: Let the heathen know that they are men. Pause.
22Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? Why dost thou overlook us in times of need, in affliction?
— Psalms 9:23 —
24Because the sinner praises himself for the desires of his heart; And the unjust one blesses himself.
25The sinner has provoked the Lord: According to the abundance of his pride he will not seek after him: God is not before him.