Jeremiah 12:1-2

International Children’s Bible

12 Lord, if I complain to you,
    you are always right.
But I want to ask you about the justice you give.
    Why are evil people successful?
    Why do dishonest people have such easy lives?
² You have put the evil people here.
    They are like plants with strong roots.
    They grow and produce fruit.
With their mouths they speak well of you.
    But their hearts are really far away from you.