11. They say, “How does God know what we do?Is the sovereign one aware of what goes on?”
12. Take a good look! This is what the wicked are like,those who always have it so easy and get richer and richer.
13. I concluded, “Surely in vain I have kept my motives pureand maintained a pure lifestyle.
14. I suffer all day long,and am punished every morning.”
15. If I had publicized these thoughts,I would have betrayed your loyal followers.
16. When I tried to make sense of this,it was troubling to me.
17. Then I entered the precincts of God’s temple,and understood the destiny of the wicked.
18. Surely you put them in slippery places;you bring them down to ruin.
19. How desolate they become in a mere moment!Terrifying judgments make their demise complete!
20. They are like a dream after one wakes up.O Lord, when you awake you will despise them.
21. Yes, my spirit was bitter,and my insides felt sharp pain.
22. I was ignorant and lacked insight;I was as senseless as an animal before you.
23. But I am continually with you;you hold my right hand.