7 Why do the wicked live on,

growing old and increasing in power?

7 Wherefore do the wicked live,

Become old, yea, are mighty in power?

7 “Why do the wicked prosper,

growing old and powerful?

7 Why do the wicked live and become old,

Yes, become mighty in power?

7 Why do evil people live a long time?

They grow old and become more powerful.

7 Wherefore do the wicked live,

Become old, yea, wax mighty in power?

7 Wherefore do the wicked live, grow old, yea, become mighty in power?

7 “Why do the wicked go on living, grow old, 

and even become more powerful? 

7 Why do the wicked continue to live,

growing old and becoming powerful?

7 Why do the wicked live on,

reach old age, and grow mighty in power?

7 “Why do the wicked live,

grow old, even grow mighty in power?

7 Why do sinful people keep on living?

The older they grow, the richer they get.

7 “Why do the wicked still live,

Continue on, also become very powerful?