I saw that wicked people were successful, and I became jealous of those proud people.
Why do evil people live long lives? Why do they grow old and successful?
Lord, if I argue with you, you are always right. But I want to ask you about some things that don’t seem right. Why are wicked people successful? Why do people you cannot trust have such easy lives?
Never envy evil people, but always respect the Lord.
Trust in the Lord and wait quietly for his help. Don’t be angry when people make evil plans and succeed.
Don’t get upset about evil people. Don’t be jealous of those who do wrong.
Don’t be jealous of evil people. Have no desire to be around them.
Do you think the Scriptures mean nothing? The Scriptures say, “The Spirit God made to live in us wants us only for himself.”
Don’t envy those who are violent. Never choose to be like them.
But robbers’ tents are not bothered. Those who make God angry live in peace, even though God has them in his power.
Good people wonder how this could happen. The innocent are upset with anyone who is against God.
They might feel safe and secure, but God is watching how they live.
They succeed in everything they do. They don’t understand how you can judge them. They make fun of all their enemies.
In my short life, I have seen everything. I have seen good people die young, and I have seen evil people live long lives.
We think proud people are happy. Evil people succeed. They do evil things to test God’s patience, and God does not punish them.”