Parallel Verses New International Version Although a wicked person who commits a hundred crimes may live a long time, I know that it will go better with those who fear God, who are reverent before him. King James Bible Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him: Darby Bible Translation Though a sinner do evil a hundred times, and prolong his [days], yet I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, because they fear before him; World English Bible Though a sinner commits crimes a hundred times, and lives long, yet surely I know that it will be better with those who fear God, who are reverent before him. Young's Literal Translation Though a sinner is doing evil a hundred times, and prolonging himself for it, surely also I know that there is good to those fearing God, who fear before Him. Ecclesiastes 8:12 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThough a sinner do evil a hundred times - If God bear so long with a transgressor, waiting in his longsuffering for him to repent and turn to him, surely he will be peculiarly kind to them that fear him, and endeavor to walk uprightly before him. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge a sinner Proverbs 13:21 Evil pursues sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repaid. Romans 9:22 What if God, willing to show his wrath, and to make his power known... surely Psalm 115:13 He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great. Luke 1:50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. fear before Psalm 96:9 O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. Library Misused Respite'Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil'--ECCLES. viii. 11. When the Pharaoh of the Exodus saw there was respite, he hardened his heart. Abject in his fear before Moses, he was ready to promise anything; insolent in his pride, he swallows down his promises as soon as fear is eased, his repentance and his retractation of it combined to add new weights about his neck. He was but a conspicuous example of … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Whether Christ Should have Been Circumcised? Ecclesiastes Cross References Exodus 1:20 So God was kind to the midwives and the people increased and became even more numerous. Deuteronomy 4:40 Keep his decrees and commands, which I am giving you today, so that it may go well with you and your children after you and that you may live long in the land the LORD your God gives you for all time. Deuteronomy 12:25 Do not eat it, so that it may go well with you and your children after you, because you will be doing what is right in the eyes of the LORD. Deuteronomy 12:28 Be careful to obey all these regulations I am giving you, so that it may always go well with you and your children after you, because you will be doing what is good and right in the eyes of the LORD your God. Psalm 37:11 But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity. Psalm 128:2 You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. Proverbs 1:33 but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm." Jump to Previous Although Better Commits Crimes Evil Fear Fearing Good Hundred Lengthen Openly Prolonged Prolongeth Prolonging Prolongs Reverent Sinner Surely Time Times WickedJump to Next Although Better Commits Crimes Evil Fear Fearing Good Hundred Lengthen Openly Prolonged Prolongeth Prolonging Prolongs Reverent Sinner Surely Time Times WickedLinks Ecclesiastes 8:12 NIVEcclesiastes 8:12 NLT Ecclesiastes 8:12 ESV Ecclesiastes 8:12 NASB Ecclesiastes 8:12 KJV Ecclesiastes 8:12 Bible Apps Ecclesiastes 8:12 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 8:12 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 8:12 French Bible Ecclesiastes 8:12 German Bible Ecclesiastes 8:12 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |