1. Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.
2. But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had nearly slipped.
3. For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
4. For there are no pains in their death: but their strength is firm.
5. They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
6. Therefore pride surrounds them as a chain; violence covers them as a garment.
7. Their eyes stand out with abundance: they have more than heart could wish.
8. They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.
9. They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walks through the earth.
10. Therefore his people return here: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.
11. And they say, How does God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?
12. Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.