For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Why do the wicked live, reach old age, and grow mighty in power?
Righteous are you, O Lord, when I complain to you; yet I would plead my case before you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all who are treacherous thrive?
Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day.
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!
Of David. Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers!
Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them,
Or do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, “He yearns jealously over the spirit that he has made to dwell in us”?
Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways,
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