Jeremiah 12:1-3

Living Bible

12 O Lord, you always give me justice when I bring a case before you to decide. Now let me bring you this complaint: Why are the wicked so prosperous? Why are evil men so happy? ² You plant them. They take root and their business grows. Their profits multiply, and they are rich. They say, “Thank God!” But in their hearts they give no credit to you. ³ But as for me—Lord, you know my heart—you know how much it longs for you. (And I am poor,^[a] O Lord!) Lord, drag them off like helpless sheep to the slaughter. Judge them, O God!