Proverbs 17:11
“An euill man seeketh onely rebellion; therefore a cruell messenger shall be sent against him.”
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Proverbs 17:11 Context
9He that couereth a transgression, seeketh loue; but he that repeateth a matter, separateth very friends. 10A reproofe entreth more into a wise man, then an hundred stripes into a foole. 11An euill man seeketh onely rebellion; therefore a cruell messenger shall be sent against him. 12Let a beare robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather then a foole in his folly. 13Whoso rewardeth euill for good, euill shall not depart from his house.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:11
An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
- King James Version
A rebellious man seeks only evil, So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him.
- Basic English Bible
An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
- Darby Bible
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
- Webster's Bible
An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
- World English Bible
An evil man seeketh only rebellion, And a fierce messenger is sent against him.
- Youngs Literal Bible
An rebellious man seeketh only evil; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:11
17:11 Rebellion - Against God. Messenger - Or, a cruel angel, the angel of death, the devil, or some bloody men employed by God to avenge his quarrel.