11. The wicked say, “How can God know?Does the Most High know everything? ”
12. Look at them — the wicked!They are always at ease,and they increase their wealth.
13. Did I purify my heartand wash my hands in innocence for nothing?
14. For I am afflicted all day longand punished every morning.
15. If I had decided to say these things aloud,I would have betrayed Your people.
16. When I tried to understand all this,it seemed hopeless