² But as for me, my feet had almost slipped;^(B)
    I had nearly lost my foothold.^(C)
3 For I envied^(D) the arrogant
    when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.^(E)

¹¹ They say, “How would God know?
    Does the Most High know anything?”

¹² This is what the wicked are like—
    always free of care,^(A) they go on amassing wealth.^(B)

¹⁶ When I tried to understand^(A) all this,
    it troubled me deeply
¹⁷ till I entered the sanctuary^(B) of God;
    then I understood their final destiny.^(C)

²⁷ Those who are far from you will perish;^(A)
    you destroy all who are unfaithful^(B) to you.
²⁸ But as for me, it is good to be near God.^(C)
    I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge;^(D)
    I will tell of all your deeds.^(E)