Psalm 73 v. 1-14 (Medfield CM)

1 Yet God is good to Israel,to each pure-hearted one.2 But as for me, my steps near slipped,my feet were almost gone.3 For I envious was, and grudgedthe foolish folk to see,When I perceived the wicked sortenjoy prosperity.4 For still their strength continueth firm;their death of bands is free.5 They are not toiled like other men,nor plagued, as others be.6 Therefore their pride, like to a chain,them compasseth about;And, as a garment, violencedoth cover them throughout.7 Their eyes stand out with fat; they havemore than their hearts could wish.8 They are corrupt; their talk of wrongboth lewd and lofty is.9 They set their mouth against the heav’nsin their blasphemous talk;And their reproaching tongue throughoutthe earth at large doth walk.10 His people oftentimes for thislook back, and turn about;Sith waters of so full a cupto these are poured out.11 And thus they say, How can it bethat God these things doth know?Or, Can there in the Highest beknowledge of things below?12 Behold, these are the wicked ones,yet prosper at their willIn worldly things; they do increasein wealth and riches still.13 I verily have done in vainmy heart to purify;To no effect in innocencewashed my hands have I.14 For daily, and all day throughout,great plagues I suffered have;Yea, ev’ry morning I of newdid chastisement receive.