⁵ They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.

¹² Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.

⁹ Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them.

¹⁹ As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

12 Righteous art thou, O Lord, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously?

² Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their reins.