5  They are not in trouble as others are;

they are not ^hstricken like the rest of mankind.

12  Behold, these are the wicked;

always at ease, they ^oincrease in riches.

9  Their houses are ^qsafe from fear,

and ^rno rod of God is upon them.

1  ^mRighteous are you, O Lord,

when I complain to you;

yet I would plead my case before you.

ⁿWhy does the way of the wicked prosper?

Why do all ^owho are treacherous thrive?

2  You plant them, and they take root;

they grow and produce fruit;

^pyou are near in their mouth

and far from their heart.

6  When I remember, I am dismayed,

and shuddering seizes my flesh.

11  ^sMy son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline

or be weary of his reproof,

12  for the Lord reproves him whom he loves,

as ^ta father the son in whom he delights.

1  ^yMy son, do not forget my teaching,

^zbut let your heart keep my commandments,