Jeremiah 12:1-2

Evangelical Heritage Version

12 Lord, you are righteous whenever I bring a case before you.
Nevertheless, I want to speak with you about justice.
Why does the way of the wicked prosper?
Why do the treacherous live at ease?
² You plant them, and they take root.
They grow, and they produce fruit.
You are always on their lips,
but far from their hearts.