I saw something else under the sun: instead of justice [there was] evil; instead of righteousness [there was] wickedness.

But better [off] than both of them is the one who has not yet been born and has not seen the evil deeds that are done under the sun.

Guard your steps when you go to the house of God; draw near to listen [rather] than to offer a sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil.

There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the sun: wealth {hoarded} by its owner to his harm.

I have seen all these things in my vain life: Sometimes a righteous man perishes in [spite of] his righteousness, and sometimes a wicked man lives a long life in [spite of] his evil.

Because sentence against an evil deed is not carried out quickly, the heart of {humans} fills up within them to do evil.

Although the sinner does evil a hundred times and prolongs his life, yet I also know that it will be good for those who fear God--because they fear {his presence}.

This [is] the {injustice} that is done under the sun: the same fate [comes] to everyone. Also the hearts of {humans} are full [of] evil; delusion [is] in their hearts during their lives, and then they die.

There is an evil I have seen under the sun-- [it is] an error that proceeds from a ruler!

For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil.