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Ecclesiastes 8:11-13

Delay and the Fear of God

Authority, Delay, and Unsearchable Work · Ecclesiastes 8

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11Because the sentence against an evil deed is not carried out quickly, the hearts of the sons of man are emboldened to do evil.

12Though a sinner does evil a hundred times and lives long, yet I also know that it will be well for those who fear God, who fear before him.

13But it will not go well for the wicked, and he will not prolong his days like a shadow, because he does not fear before God.

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