Commentary for Megillah 12:5

ואמר רבי יצחק אם ראית רשע שהשעה משחקת לו אל תתגרה בו שנא' (תהלים לז, א) אל תתחר במרעים ולא עוד אלא שדרכיו מצליחין שנא' (תהלים י, ה) יחילו דרכיו בכל עת ולא עוד אלא שזוכה בדין שנאמר מרום משפטיך מנגדו ולא עוד אלא שרואה בשונאיו שנאמר כל צורריו יפיח בהם

Rabbi Yitzhak said: If you see a wicked [man] who is in his hour of laughter, do not contend with him, as is said (Psalms 37:1): "Do not make yourself angry with evil ones." And more than that, his paths will be successful, as is said (Psalms 10:5): "His paths prosper all the time." And more than that, his judgement will be declared correct, as is said (Psalms 10:5): "His judgements are far above, out of his sight." And more than that, he will see [the downfall] of those who hate him, as is said (Psalms 10:5): "As for all of those who distress him, he will blow at them".

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