Behold, these [are] the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase [in] riches.
Ver. 12. Behold, these are the ungodly] q.d. If God do take knowledge of things here below, and ordereth all events, how is it that the ungodly prosper, while better men suffer?
Who prosper in the world] An ill character, everything considered. See Psalms 17:14. See Trapp in " Psa 17:14 " Behold, these are the ungodly, the fortunate men of the world, so some render it. He that liveth in the height of the world's blandishments is not far from destruction. Periculosa est summe bona corporis valetudo, saith Hippocrates, The height of health is nearest to sickness and death.
They increase in riches] They wallow in wealth; God pouring honey into their hives; but for a vengeance.