^{3 Ref} Because of my envy of the men of pride, when I saw the well-being of the wrongdoers.

^{4 Ref} For they have no pain; their bodies are fat and strong.

^{5 Ref} They are not in trouble as others are; they have no part in the unhappy fate of men.

^{6 Ref} For this reason pride is round them like a chain; they are clothed with violent behaviour as with a robe.

^{7 Ref} Their eyes are bursting with fat; they have more than their heart's desire.

^{8 Ref} Their thoughts are deep with evil designs; their talk from their seats of power is of cruel acts.

^{9 Ref} Their mouth goes up to heaven; their tongues go walking through the earth.

^{10 Ref} For this reason they are full of bread; and water is ever flowing for them.

^{11 Ref} And they say, How will the Lord see this? is there knowledge in the Most High?

^{12 Ref} Truly, such are the sinners; they do well at all times, and their wealth is increased.

^{13 Ref} As for me, I have made my heart clean to no purpose, washing my hands in righteousness;

^{14 Ref} For I have been troubled all the day; every morning have I undergone punishment.