A cry for God to destroy the wicked.

1 Cry to the Lord
2–11 Description of the wicked
12–15 Appeal for God’s judgment of the wicked
16–18 Declaration of God’s protection

• As you read 1–11, how do things seem to appear from the psalmist’s perspective?
• What does the wicked think about God?
• How does the psalmist conclude? Is he in despair?