² But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled,
    my steps had nearly slipped.
^3 (A)For I was ^(B)envious of the arrogant
    when I saw the ^(C)prosperity of the wicked.

²¹ When my soul was embittered,
    when I was pricked in heart,
²² I was ^(A)brutish and ignorant;
    I was like ^(B)a beast toward you.