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The tents of robbers are at peace,
    and those who provoke God are secure,
    who bring their god in their hands.[a](A)

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  1. 12.6 Or whom God brought forth by his hand; meaning of Heb uncertain

The tents of marauders are undisturbed,(A)
    and those who provoke God are secure(B)
    those God has in his hand.[a]

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  1. Job 12:6 Or those whose god is in their own hand

For I was envious of the arrogant;
    I saw the prosperity of the wicked.(A)

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

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12 Such are the wicked;
    always at ease, they increase in riches.(A)

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12 This is what the wicked are like—
    always free of care,(A) they go on amassing wealth.(B)

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Jeremiah Complains to God

12 You will be in the right, O Lord,
    when I lay charges against you,
    but let me put my case to you.
Why does the way of the guilty prosper?
    Why do all who are treacherous thrive?(A)

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Jeremiah’s Complaint

12 You are always righteous,(A) Lord,
    when I bring a case(B) before you.
Yet I would speak with you about your justice:(C)
    Why does the way of the wicked prosper?(D)
    Why do all the faithless live at ease?

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