1:2 How long, Lord, must I cry for help?
But you do not listen!
I call out to you, “Violence!”
But you do not intervene!
1:3 Why do you force me to witness injustice?
Why do you put up with wrongdoing?
Destruction and violence confront
conflict is present and one must endure strife.
1:13 You are too just
you are unable to condone
So why do you put up with such treacherous people?
Why do you say nothing when the wicked devour