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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Ecclesiastes 8:12

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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He says this, lest the sinner should abuse the statement (Ecc 7:15), "A wicked man prolongeth his life." before him--literally, "at His presence"; reverently serve Him, realizing His continual presence.
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