Behold, these are the wicked, who are continually at ease; they increase in riches.

Even when I remember I am terrified, and trembling takes hold of my flesh.

My son, do not reject the chastening of Jehovah, and do not loathe His correction;

for whom Jehovah loves He corrects, even as a father corrects the son with whom he is pleased.

Righteous are You, O Jehovah, when I complain to You; yet let me speak with You about Your judgments. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are all those who deceive with treachery at ease?

You have planted them; yea, they take root. They grow, yea, they bring forth fruit. You are near in their mouth, but far from their heart.

But when we are judged, we are chastened by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world.

But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons.

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.