73:2 But as for me, my feet almost slipped;

my feet almost slid out from under me. ¹ 

73:3 For I envied those who are proud,

as I observed ²  the prosperity ³  of the wicked.

73:4 For they suffer no pain; ⁴ 

their bodies ⁵  are strong and well-fed. ⁶ 

73:5 They are immune to the trouble common to men;

they do not suffer as other men do. ⁷ 

73:6 Arrogance is their necklace, ⁸ 

and violence their clothing. ⁹ 

73:7 Their prosperity causes them to do wrong; ¹⁰ 

their thoughts are sinful. ¹¹ 

73:8 They mock ¹²  and say evil things; ¹³ 

they proudly threaten violence. ¹⁴ 

73:9 They speak as if they rule in heaven,

and lay claim to the earth. ¹⁵ 

73:10 Therefore they have more than enough food to eat,

and even suck up the water of the sea. ¹⁶ 

73:11 They say, “How does God know what we do?

Is the sovereign one aware of what goes on?” ¹⁷ 

73:12 Take a good look! This is what the wicked are like, ¹⁸ 

those who always have it so easy and get richer and richer. ¹⁹