11. As before, such conduct implies disbelief or disregard of God's government.

     14. mischief and spite—provocation and trouble of the sufferer (compare Ps 6:7; 7:14).

     21, 22. God, no longer (even in appearance) disregarding such, exposes their sins and threatens a terrible punishment.

     7. Their cruelty is only exceeded by their wicked and absurd presumption (Ps 10:11; 59:7).

     9-11. The evidence of God's providential government is found in His creative power and omniscience, which also assure us that He can punish the wicked in regard to all their vain purposes.