Ecclesiastes 8:11-13

11People who are guilty should receive their punishment quickly. If that does not happen, other people also want to do evil things.

12People who do lots of wicked things may live for a long time. But if someone respects and obeys God, they will surely enjoy a good life.

13Wicked people will surely not enjoy a good life. Their lives will be like a shadow that quickly disappears. They do not respect God, so they will not live for a long time.