Proverbs 17:11 | |
NASB: A rebellious man seeks only evil, So a cruel messenger will be sent against him. (NASB ©1995) GWT: A rebel looks for nothing but evil. Therefore, a cruel messenger will be sent [to punish] him. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. ASV: An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. BBE: An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him. DBY: An evil man seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. JPS: An rebellious man seeketh only evil; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. WBS: An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. WEB: An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. YLT: An evil man seeketh only rebellion, And a fierce messenger is sent against him. | |
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