The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covers the faces of its judges; if not he, who then is it?

Why do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?

Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them.

They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.

They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.

What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?

From men by your hand, O LORD, from men of the world, who have their portion in this life, and whose belly you fill with your hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.

A Psalm of David. Fret not yourself because of evildoers, neither be you envious of the workers of iniquity.

I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.

And they say, How does God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?

Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.

As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they have become great, and grown rich.