8:12 Even though a sinner might commit a hundred crimes 3 and still live a long time, 4
yet I know that it will go well with God-fearing people 5 – for they stand in fear 6 before him.
3:10 Tell the innocent 7 it will go well with them, 8
for they will be rewarded for what they have done. 9
1 tn Heb “it is wisdom and understanding.”
2 tn Heb “wise and understanding.”
3 tn Heb “does evil one hundred [times].”
4 tn Heb “and prolongs his [life].”
5 tn Heb “those who fear God.”
6 tn Heb “they fear.”
7 tn Or “the righteous” (KJV, NASB, NIV, TEV); NLT “those who are godly.”
8 tn Heb “that it is good.”
9 tn Heb “for the fruit of their deeds they will eat.”