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.