7. Let my enemy be like the wicked,my opposition like the vicious.
8. For what hope has the godless when God cuts them off,when he takes them away.
9. Will God hear their crieswhen distress comes to them;
10. will they delight in the Almighty,call God at any time?
11. I will teach you God’s power,not hide what pertains to the Almighty.
12. Look, those of you who recognize this—why then this empty talk?
13. This is the wicked’s portion with God,the inheritance that the ruthless receive from the Almighty.
14. If their children increase, they belong to the sword;their offspring won’t have enough bread.
15. Their survivors will be buried with the dead;their widows won’t weep.
16. If they store up silver like dust,amass clothing like clay,