The Righteous and the Wicked

13 “Your words against me are harsh,”(A) says the Lord.

Yet you ask, “What have we spoken against you?”

14 You have said, “It is useless to serve God. What have we gained by keeping his requirements(B) and walking mournfully(C) before the Lord of Armies? 15 So now we consider the arrogant(D) to be fortunate.(E) Not only do those who commit wickedness prosper, they even test God(F) and escape.”(G)

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13 You have spoken harshly about me,
says the Lord;
        but you say,
            “What have we spoken about you?”
14 You said,
    “Serving God is useless.
    What do we gain by keeping his obligation
            or by walking around as mourners
            before the Lord of heavenly forces?
15 So now we consider the arrogant fortunate.
        Moreover, those doing evil are built up;
            they test God and escape.”

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