Psalm

³For I envied the arrogantwhen I saw the prosperity of the wicked. ⁴They have no struggles;their bodies are healthy and strong. ⁵They are free from common human burdens;they are not plagued by human ills. ⁶Therefore pride is their necklace;they clothe themselves with violence. ⁷From their callous hearts comes iniquity;their evil imaginations have no limits. ⁸They scoff, and speak with malice;with arrogance they threaten oppression. ⁹Their mouths lay claim to heaven,and their tongues take possession of the earth.