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Proverbs 17:11

World English Bible

An evil man seeks only rebellion;
therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

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Proverbs 17:11 in other translations

An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

Proverbs 17:11 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 17:11 in context

  1. 9He who covers an offense promotes love;
    but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
  2. 10A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding
    than a hundred lashes into a fool.
  3. 11An evil man seeks only rebellion;
    therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
  4. 12Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,
    rather than a fool in his folly.
  5. 13Whoever rewards evil for good,
    evil shall not depart from his house.