¹⁴ You have said, “It is useless to serve God. What have we gained by keeping his requirements^(A) and walking mournfully^(B) before the Lord of Armies?

¹⁵ So now we consider the arrogant^(A) to be fortunate.^(B) Not only do those who commit wickedness prosper, they even test God^(C) and escape.”^(D)