² In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak,^(A)
    who are caught in the schemes he devises.
³ He boasts^(B) about the cravings of his heart;
    he blesses the greedy and reviles the Lord.^(C)

⁷ He rules forever^(A) by his power,
    his eyes watch^(B) the nations—
    let not the rebellious^(C) rise up against him.