12 ^(A)Righteous are you, O Lord,
    when I complain to you;
    yet I would plead my case before you.
^(B)Why does the way of the wicked prosper?
    Why do all ^(C)who are treacherous thrive?

² You plant them, and they take root;
    they grow and produce fruit;
^(A)you are near in their mouth
    and far from their heart.