[A Psalm] of David. Do not fret because of evildoers, neither be envious of them that do iniquity.

Submit yourself to the Lord, and make supplication to Him; do not fret because of him that prospers in his way, at the man that does unlawful deeds.

Why do the ungodly live, and grow old even in wealth?

Do not procure the reproaches of bad men, neither shall you covet their ways.

[My] son, envy not bad men, nor desire to be with them.

Righteous are You, O Lord, that I may make my defense to You: yet I will speak to You [of] judgments. Why [is it] that the way of the ungodly prospers? [And] all that deal very treacherously are flourishing?

Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, "The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously"?