^3 (A)For I was ^(B)envious of the arrogant
    when I saw the ^(C)prosperity of the wicked.

^7 (A)Why do the wicked live,
    reach old age, and grow mighty in power?

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?

¹⁷ Let not your heart ^(A)envy sinners,
    but continue in ^(B)the fear of the Lord all the day.

37 ^(A)Fret not yourself because of evildoers;
    be not ^(B)envious of wrongdoers!

24 Be not ^(A)envious of evil men,
    nor desire to be ^(B)with them,

^31 (A)Do not envy ^(B)a man of violence
    and do not choose any of his ways,