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Proverbs 17:11

New Living Translation

11 Evil people are eager for rebellion, but they will be severely punished.

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American Standard Version

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

Christian Standard Bible

An evil person desires only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

English Standard Version

An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

King James Version

An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

New American Standard Bible

A rebellious person seeks only evil, So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

New International Version

Evildoers foster rebellion against God; the messenger of death will be sent against them.

New King James Version

An evil man seeks only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

World English Bible

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