^7 (A)Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;
    ^(B)fret not yourself over the one who ^(C)prospers in his way,
    over the man who carries out evil devices!

⁷ that though ^(A)the wicked sprout like grass
    and all ^(B)evildoers flourish,
they are doomed to destruction for ever;

12 ^(A)Righteous are you, O Lord,
    when I complain to you;
    yet I would plead my case before you.
^(B)Why does the way of the wicked prosper?
    Why do all ^(C)who are treacherous thrive?