14
There is futility which is done on the earth, that is, there are
arighteous men to whom it happens according to the deeds of the wicked. On the other hand, there are
bevil men to whom it happens according to the deeds of the righteous. I say that this too is futility.
b
Job 21:7, Psalms 73:3, Psalms 73:12, Jeremiah 12:1, Malachi 3:15
Job 21
7
"Why ado the wicked still live, Continue on, also become very bpowerful?
Psalms 73
3
For I was aenvious of the arrogant As I saw the bprosperity of the wicked.
Psalms 73
12
Behold, athese are the wicked; And always bat ease, they have increased in wealth.
Jeremiah 12
1
aRighteous are You, O Lord, that I would plead my case with You; Indeed I would bdiscuss matters of justice with You: Why has the cway of the wicked prospered? Why are all those who ddeal in treachery at ease?
Malachi 3
15
'So now we acall the arrogant blessed; not only are the doers of wickedness built up but they also test God and bescape.'"
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