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- A psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
 - But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.
 - For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
 - They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong.
 - They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ills.
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- Therefore pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence.
 - From their callous hearts comes iniquity ; the evil conceits of their minds know no limits.
 - They scoff, and speak with malice; in their arrogance they threaten oppression.
 - Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth.
 - Therefore their people turn to them and drink up waters in abundance.
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- They say, "How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?"
 - This is what the wicked are like-- always carefree, they increase in wealth.
 - Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence.
 - All day long I have been plagued; I have been punished every morning.
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