1. Truly God is good to Israel,To such as are pure in heart.
2. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled;My steps had nearly slipped.
3. For I was envious of the boastful,When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
4. For there are no pangs in their death,But their strength is firm.
5. They are not in trouble as other men,Nor are they plagued like other men.
6. Therefore pride serves as their necklace;Violence covers them like a garment.
7. Their eyes bulge with abundance;They have more than heart could wish.
8. They scoff and speak wickedly concerning oppression;They speak loftily.