When my soul was embittered, when I was pricked in heart,
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!
his archers surround me. He slashes open my kidneys and does not spare; he pours out my gall on the ground.
He drove into my kidneys the arrows of his quiver;
For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Of David. Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers!
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