¹⁶ When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases,
    but the righteous will look upon their downfall.^(A)

³⁶ Again I^[a] passed by, and they were no more;
    though I sought them, they could not be found.^(A)

¹¹ My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies;
    my ears have heard the doom of my evil assailants.^(A)

⁸ You will only look with your eyes
    and see the punishment of the wicked.^(A)

² When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice,
    but when the wicked rule, the people groan.^(A)

⁴ Lord, who will not fear
    and glorify your name?
For you alone are holy.
    All nations will come
    and worship before you,
for your judgments have been revealed.”^(A)

⁸ Their hearts are steady; they will not be afraid;
    in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.^(A)