# The wicked man

This refers here to wicked people in general. AT: "the wicked person" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-genericnoun]])

# has a raised face

A raised face represents pride or arrogance. AT: "has an arrogant attitude" or "is proud" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# he does not seek God

Seeking God represents either 1) asking God for help or 2) thinking about God and obeying him. AT: "he does not ask God for help" or "he does not think about God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# He is secure at all times

"He is safe at all times." He is not really safe, but he thinks that he is.

# your righteous decrees are too high for him

Something that is hard to understand is spoken of as if it were too high to reach. AT: "he cannot understand your righteous decrees" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# he snorts at all his enemies

People snort at their enemies when they think that their enemies are weak and worthless. AT: "he thinks that all his enemies are weak and worthless" or "he sneers at all his enemies" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])

# he snorts

This means that he blows air out noisily through his nose.

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/god]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/decree]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/adversary]]