1 You are righteous, Lord,when I contend with you;yet I would like to reason the cause with you.Why does the way of the wicked prosper?Why are they all at ease who deal very treacherously?
2 You have planted them. Yes, they have taken root.They grow. Yes, they produce fruit.You are near in their mouth,and far from their heart.
3 But you, Lord, know me.You see me, and test my heart toward you.Pull them out like sheep for the slaughter,and prepare them for the day of slaughter.
4 How long will the land mourn,and the herbs of the whole country wither?Because of the wickedness of those who dwell therein,the animals and birds are consumed;because they said,“He won’t see our latter end.”