6. When I think of it, I am dismayed,and shuddering seizes my flesh.
7. Why do the wicked keep on living,grow old, become mighty in power?
8. Their progeny is secure in their sight;their offspring are before their eyes.
9. Their homes are safe, without fear,and the rod of God is not upon them.
10. Their bulls breed without fail;their cows calve and do not miscarry.
11. They let their young run free like sheep,their children skip about.
12. They sing along with drum and lyre,and make merry to the sound of the pipe.
13. They live out their days in prosperity,and tranquilly go down to Sheol.
14. Yet they say to God, “Depart from us,for we have no desire to know your ways!