Ecclesiastes 8:13

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.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 8:13

BSB

Yet because the wicked do not fear God, it will not go well with them, and their days will not lengthen like a shadow.

AKJV

But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong his days, which are as a shadow; because he fears not before God.

CPDV

So, may it not go well with the impious, and may his days not be prolonged. And let those who do not fear the face of the Lord pass away like a shadow.

ERV

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.

NHEB

But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he lengthen days like a shadow; because he doesn't fear God.

SMT

And it shall not be good to the unjust one; he shall not lengthen the days as a shadow, for he feared not from before the face of God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 8:13

ButitshallnotbewellH2896withthewickedH7563AdjectiveneithershallheprolongH748VerbhisdaysH3117Noun MasculinewhichareasashadowH6738Noun MasculinebecausehefearethH3373AdjectivenotbeforeH6440Noun Masculine GodH430Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 8:13

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ecclesiastes 8:13

Summary

Wicked die quickly failing to revere God

Event

Contrasting wicked's shortened days

Estimated Time Period

c. 300-200 BC