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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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English Standard Version

But it will not be well with the wicked, neither will he prolong his days like a shadow, because he does not fear before God.

New International Version

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

Catholic Public Domain Version

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