^{2 Ref} In the pride of the wicked the poor is hotly pursued; Let them be taken in the devices that they have conceived.

^{3 Ref} For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, And the covetous renounceth, `yea', contemneth Jehovah.

^{4 Ref} The wicked, in the pride of his countenance, `saith', He will not require `it'. All his thoughts are, There is no God.

^{5 Ref} His ways are firm at all times; Thy judgments are far above out of his sight: As for all his adversaries, he puffeth at them.

^{6 Ref} He saith in his heart, I shall not be moved; To all generations I shall not be in adversity.

^{7 Ref} His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and oppression: Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.