Psalm 73. The Justice of God

God is indeed good to Israel,
to those who have pure hearts.

2 But I had nearly lost confidence;
my faith was almost gone

3 because I was jealous of the proud
when I saw that things go well for the wicked.

4 They do not suffer pain;
they are strong and healthy.

5 They do not suffer as other people do;
they do not have the troubles that others have.

6 And so they wear pride like a necklace
and violence like a robe;

7 their hearts pour out evil,
and their minds are busy with wicked schemes.

8 They laugh at other people and speak of evil things;
they are proud and make plans to oppress others.

9 They speak evil of God in heaven
and give arrogant orders to everyone on earth,

10 so that even God’s people