unfoldingWord_en_tn/ecc/03/16.md

## wickedness exists where there should be justice, and in place of righteousness wickedness is often found ##

These two phrases mean the same thing and are combined for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])

## wickedness is often found ##

AT: "people often find wickedness" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## I said in my heart ##

AT: "I said to myself" (UDB) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

## every matter and every deed ##

These two phrases are similar and are combined for emphasis.