because it made me jealous to see proud and evil people and to watch them prosper.
Why do evil people live so long and gain such power?
Whenever I complain to you, Lord, you are always fair. But now I have questions about your justice. Why is life easy for sinners? Why are they successful?
Don't be jealous of sinners, but always honor the Lord.
Be patient and trust the Lord. Don't let it bother you when all goes well for those who do sinful things.
Don't be annoyed by anyone who does wrong, and don't envy them.
Don't be jealous of crooks or want to be their friends.
Do you doubt the Scriptures that say, “God truly cares about the Spirit he has put in us”?
Don't be jealous of cruel people or follow their example.
Robbers and other godless people live safely at home and say, “God is in our hands!”
People who are truly good would feel so alarmed, that they would become angry with my worthless friends.
God may let them feel secure, but they are never out of his sight.
They are always successful, though they can't understand your teachings, and they keep sneering at their enemies.
I have seen everything during this senseless life of mine. I have seen good citizens die for doing the right thing, while criminals live and prosper.
See how happy those arrogant people are. Everyone who does wrong is successful, and when they put God to the test, they always get away with it.”