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

⁷ Why is life given to the evil-doers? why do they become old and strong in power?

¹ <Of David.> Do not be angry because of the wrongdoers, or have envy of the workers of evil.

¹ You are in the right, O Lord, when I put my cause before you: still let me take up with you the question of your decisions: why does the evil-doer do well? why are the workers of deceit living in comfort?

⁷ Take your rest in the Lord, waiting quietly for him; do not be angry because of the man who does well in his evil ways, and gives effect to his bad designs.

¹⁷ Have no envy of sinners in your heart, but keep in the fear of the Lord all through the day;

³¹ Have no envy of the violent man, or take any of his ways as an example.

¹ Have no envy for evil men, or any desire to be with them:

⁵ Or does it seem to you that it is for nothing that the holy Writings say, The spirit which God put into our hearts has a strong desire for us?