There they cry out, but He does not answer, because of the pride of evil men.
We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will.
Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me.
Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy, for we have endured much contempt.
Therefore pride is their necklace; a garment of violence covers them.
They cried for help, but there was no one to save them—to the LORD, but He did not answer.
I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.”