12 You are always righteous,^(A) Lord,
    when I bring a case^(B) before you.
Yet I would speak with you about your justice:^(C)
    Why does the way of the wicked prosper?^(D)
    Why do all the faithless live at ease?

² You have planted^(A) them, and they have taken root;
    they grow and bear fruit.^(B)
You are always on their lips
    but far from their hearts.^(C)