Ecclesiastes 8:11 Parallel Translations

When a sentence against a crime isn't carried out quickly, people are encouraged to commit crimes.(GOD'S WORD®)

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.

ASV:

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.

BBE:

Because punishment for an evil work comes not quickly, the minds of the sons of men are fully given to doing evil.

DBY:

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

ERV:

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.

JPS:

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;

WBS:

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.

WEB:

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.

YLT:

Because sentence hath not been done on an evil work speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of man is full within them to do evil.

Ecclesiastes 8:11 Cross References

XREF:

Exodus 34:6 Then the LORD passed by in front of him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth;

Psalm 86:15 But You, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.

Ecclesiastes 9:3 This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that there is one fate for all men. Furthermore, the hearts of the sons of men are full of evil and insanity is in their hearts throughout their lives. Afterwards they go to the dead.

Romans 2:4 Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

8:11 Because sentence against an evil work is not {l} executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
(l) Where justice is delayed, there sin reigns.

WES:

8:11 Therefore - God's forbearance makes them presumptuous and secure.

MHC:

8:9-13 Solomon observed, that many a time one man rules over another to his hurt, and that prosperity hardens them in their wickedness. Sinners herein deceive themselves. Vengeance comes slowly, but it comes surely. A good man's days have some substance; he lives to a good purpose: a wicked man's days are all as a shadow, empty and worthless. Let us pray that we may view eternal things as near, real, and all-important.

CONC:

Carried Crime Deed Evil Executed Filled Full Fully Heart Hearts Minds Punishment Quickly Schemes Sentence Sons Speedily Within Wrong

Carried Children Crime Deed Evil Executed Filled Full Fully Heart Hearts Punishment Quickly Schemes Sentence Speedily Within Work

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