⁷ Be still^(A) before the Lord
    and wait patiently^(B) for him;
do not fret^(C) when people succeed in their ways,^(D)
    when they carry out their wicked schemes.^(E)

¹⁶ Do not be overawed when others grow rich,
    when the splendor of their houses increases;

³ For I envied^(A) the arrogant
    when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.^(B)

¹⁷ till I entered the sanctuary^(A) of God;
    then I understood their final destiny.^(B)

¹⁸ Surely you place them on slippery ground;^(C)
    you cast them down to ruin.^(D)
19 How suddenly^(E) are they destroyed,
    completely swept away^(F) by terrors!
²⁰ They are like a dream^(G) when one awakes;^(H)
    when you arise, Lord,
    you will despise them as fantasies.^(I)

¹⁰ The wicked will see^(A) and be vexed,
    they will gnash their teeth^(B) and waste away;^(C)
    the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.^(D)