Ecclesiastes 8:13
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But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong his days, which are as a shadow; because he feareth not before God.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 8:13
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
But it will not be well for the evil man and he will not lengthen his days like a shadow, because he does not fear God.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
but it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong `his' days, `which are' as a shadow; because he feareth not before God.
- American Standard Version (1901)
But it will not be well for the evil-doer; he will not make his days long like a shade, because he has no fear before God.
- Basic English Bible
but it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong [his] days as a shadow, because he feareth not before God.
- Darby Bible
But let it not be well with the wicked, neither let his days be prolonged, but as a shadow let them pass away that fear not the face of the Lord.
- Douay Rheims Bible
But it will not be well with the wicked, neither will he prolong his days, which are as a shadow; because he feareth not before God.
- Webster's Bible
But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he lengthen days like a shadow; because he doesn't fear God.
- World English Bible
And good is not to the wicked, and he doth not prolong days as a shadow, because he is not fearing before God.
- Youngs Literal Bible
but it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong his days, which are as a shadow, because he feareth not before God.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 8:13
8:13 A shadow - His life, though it may seem long, yet in truth is but a shadow, which will quickly vanish and disappear.
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