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Ecclesiastes 8:11

New American Standard Bible

11 Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly, therefore the hearts of the sons of mankind among them are fully given to do evil.

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American Standard Version

Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

Christian Standard Bible

Because the sentence against an evil act is not carried out quickly, the heart of people is filled with the desire to commit evil.

English Standard Version

Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the children of man is fully set to do evil.

King James Version

Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

New International Version

When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, peopleโ€™s hearts are filled with schemes to do wrong.

New King James Version

Because the sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

New Living Translation

When a crime is not punished quickly, people feel it is safe to do wrong.

World English Bible

Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.