Translations
Modern
The wicked wander freely, and vileness is exalted among men.
Traditional
The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.
Literal
On every side the wicked walk, as vileness is exalted by the sons of man.
Latin
In circuitu impii ambulant: secundum altitudinem tuam multiplicasti filios hominum.
Original
Hebrew
English
The wicked wander freely, and vileness is exalted among men.
Notes
Those who follow God know that he cares, even when the wicked oppress them. God sees the corrupt and foolish people who praise those who do evil (see Psalms 9:19–20; 14:2–6).
This prayer from the community asks the Lord for help against the many evil acts in the world. Because God answers, the godly can face the future with confidence, knowing that God protects them.
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