9 He lies in wait like a lion in a thicket; he lurks to seize the oppressed; he catches the lowly in his net. 10 They are crushed and beaten down; the hapless fall prey to his strength. 11 He says to himself, “God has forgotten; He hides His face and never sees.”
Psalms 10:9–11
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Psalms 109:15–17
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Job 15:24–26
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Sirach 6:11–13
11 In your prosperity he will be as yourself, and will be bold over your servants. (WEB) 12 If you are brought low, he will be against you, and will hide himself from your face. (WEB) 13 Separate yourself from your enemies, and beware of your friends. (WEB)
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