1. God is indeed good to Israel,to those who have pure hearts.
2. But I had nearly lost confidence;my faith was almost gone
3. because I was jealous of the proudwhen I saw that things go well for the wicked.
4. They do not suffer pain;they are strong and healthy.
5. They do not suffer as other people do;they do not have the troubles that others have.
6. And so they wear pride like a necklaceand violence like a robe;
7. their hearts pour out evil,and their minds are busy with wicked schemes.
8. They laugh at other people and speak of evil things;they are proud and make plans to oppress others.
9. They speak evil of God in heavenand give arrogant orders to everyone on earth,
10. so that even God's people turn to themand eagerly believe whatever they say.
11. They say, “God will not know;the Most High will not find out.”
12. That is what the wicked are like.They have plenty and are always getting more.
13. Is it for nothing, then, that I have kept myself pureand have not committed sin?
14. O God, you have made me suffer all day long;every morning you have punished me.
15. If I had said such things,I would not be acting as one of your people.
16. I tried to think this problem through,but it was too difficult for me
17. until I went into your Temple.Then I understood what will happen to the wicked.
18. You will put them in slippery placesand make them fall to destruction!
19. They are instantly destroyed;they go down to a horrible end.
20. They are like a dream that goes away in the morning;when you rouse yourself, O Lord, they disappear.
21. When my thoughts were bitterand my feelings were hurt,