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But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he lengthen days like a shadow; because he doesn`t fear God.
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The Certainty of Judgment
While the wicked may seem to prosper temporarily, commentators stress that their ultimate end is grim. John Gill explains this means a lack of true peace in this life and eternal judgment in the next. Matthew Henry affirms this, stating that divine 'Vengeance comes slowly, but it comes surely.'
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Ecclesiastes
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19th Century
Anglican
As a shadow.—Ecclesiastes 6:12; Wisdom 2:5; see also Wisdom 4:8.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But it shall not be well with the wicked It shall be ill with him; more is designed than is expressed, ([Reference Isaiah…
Presbyterian
Solomon observed that often one man rules over another to his own harm, and that prosperity hardens them in their wickedness. Sinners deceive thems…
