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Psalm 10

from Hip Hop Revolution by Ari Lesser

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This is a rhymed translation of Psalm 10 from the Bible

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Psalm 10

Lord, why do You stand, far off and hide
While the arrogant man, with wicked pride
Boasts of his cravings, as he speaks
And devises schemes, to hunt the weak

The greedy he blesses but God he ignores
In all his thoughts, there’s no room for the Lord
Yet he always prospers, and has great wealth
Happily thinking, of only himself

He sneers at Your Name, for he has forsaken
Your law, thinking, he cannot be shaken
His mouth is filthy, as they come
Trouble and evil, are beneath his tongue

Lies under cover, secretly spying
Near the village, he waits like a lion
To ambush and murder, his innocent prey
Catch helpless victims, and drag them away

Beneath his strength, they collapse and fall
But he does not realize, God sees all
Arise, O Lord! Lift up your hand
Do not forget, the helpless man

Why does this, wicked creature say
To himself, “God will not make me pay”
Lord You see victims, in trouble and grief
And with your hand you will, bring them relief

Father, help them out of harm
Break that lion’s violent arm
He thought that he, would get away
With evil, but You will make him pay

Forever Lord, You’re in command
The wicked perish, from your land
You’ve heard how, the afflicted cried
No more shall, they be terrified

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from Hip Hop Revolution, released April 29, 2010
Eli: Production
King David: Inspiration

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Ari Lesser Cleveland

Ari Lesser is a singer, songwriter, rapper, and spoken word artist from Cleveland, Ohio. He has performed all over the world, and written hundreds of songs on a wide range of subjects. Ari’s repertoire is expansive, touching on everything from history, to animals, to Star Wars, but now his focus and passion is making music based on the Torah. ... more

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