³ For I was envious of the arrogant, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

⁷ "Why do the wicked live, Become old, yes, and grow mighty in power?

¹ > Don't fret because of evil-doers, Neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.

¹ Righteous are you, Yahweh, when I contend with you; yet would I reason the cause with you: why does the way of the wicked prosper? why are all they at ease who deal very treacherously?

⁷ Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.

¹⁷ Don't let your heart envy sinners; But rather fear Yahweh all the day long.

³¹ Don't envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways.

¹ Don't be envious of evil men; Neither desire to be with them:

⁵ Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, "The Spirit who lives in us yearns jealously"?