Live your life as if there is no divine presence watching over your actions. In the book of Psalms, there is a figure whom God seems to ignore—someone who spreads deadly diseases or spreads fear through curses. The psalmist cries out in frustration, asking, "How long, O Lord, shall the wicked exult?" and points out that there are inevitable consequences for those who do evil and yet enjoy success. These wicked individuals often manipulate situations to cast terrible curses, elevating themselves to a near-divine status by gaining power and followers. The psalm describes them as being "high-minded in speech; all evildoers are full of boasting," implying that their arrogance and bragging are ways for them to assert their dominance—similar to seizing a throne through violence. Their pride, or "boasting," is linked to the pursuit of power at the expense of others. The psalm also tells of prisoners hanging their musical instruments from trees because their oppressors demand they perform songs of Zion—joyful songs they are forced to produce despite their suffering—highlighting how oppression distorts cultural and spiritual expression. The enemies raided Israel, captured its people, and mercilessly sacrificed innocent Israelites, including children. They are doomed to destruction, and the daughter of Babylon is cursed—blessed is the person who holds those responsible accountable for their actions against us. They carried off your sons and daughters and shattered them on rocks. They murdered widows, foreigners, and orphans. God established the Law to protect the helpless and vulnerable from harm.