6  for ^hthe Lord knows the way of the righteous,

but the way of the wicked will perish.

9  ^fThe Lord watches over the sojourners;

he upholds the widow and the fatherless,

but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.

19  The way of the wicked is like deep darkness;

they do not know over what they stumble.

9  The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,

but he loves him who pursues righteousness.

1  Righteous are you, O Lord,

when I complain to you;

yet I would plead my case before you.

^qWhy does the way of the wicked prosper?

Why do all who are treacherous thrive?