8:12a Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long,

Even though evil people do many bad things, yet they ⌊sometimes live⌋ a long time.
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People who do lots of wicked things may live for a long time. (EEB)

8:12b yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence.

But I know that it is still better to obey and respect God. (English Easy-to-Read Version)
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However, I am certain that people who honor God will have good lives, because they continually submit to Him.

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