The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covers the faces of its judges; if not he, who then is it?
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Wicked one, (Haydock) the devil, (Menochius) or any impious person who enjoys prosperity. He, (Calmet) or even God permissively, covered the face, (Haydock) by bribes; so that judges pass sentence unjustly.
Then. If it be not the devil, (Menochius) or God. (Calmet)