1. Certainly God is good to Israel,and to those whose motives are pure!
2. But as for me, my feet almost slipped;my feet almost slid out from under me.
3. For I envied those who are proud,as I observed the prosperity of the wicked.
4. For they suffer no pain;their bodies are strong and well-fed.
5. They are immune to the trouble common to men;they do not suffer as other men do.
6. Arrogance is their necklace,and violence their clothing.
7. Their prosperity causes them to do wrong;their thoughts are sinful.
8. They mock and say evil things;they proudly threaten violence.
9. They speak as if they rule in heaven,and lay claim to the earth.