For I was envious of the boastful, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Psalm 73:3

It would appear that the wealthy and powerful get a pass from God.  They have the freedom to oppress people without any repercussions.  They manipulate the fearful, and hold them hostage with lies and persuasion. 

It may appear that these people are successful, but God is fully aware of their deceit.  They will eventually have to make an accounting of what they have done to others.

But our eyes shouldn’t be on the rich and powerful, or those who appear to have it all together and are prospering.  Our eyes should be on the Lord, the One who will judge the living and the dead.  He will bring justice to those who were faithful to Him.

Asaph ends this Psalm saying: “But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all Your works.”

In the end, God wins…and so do His children.