^{3 Ref} For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

^{4 Ref} For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm.

^{5 Ref} They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.

^{6 Ref} Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.

^{7 Ref} Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.

^{8 Ref} They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.

^{9 Ref} They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.

^{10 Ref} Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.

^{11 Ref} And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?

^{12 Ref} Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.

^{13 Ref} Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.