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Proverbs 17:11

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11An evil person desires only rebellion;

a cruel messengerAt will be sent against him.

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Footnotes

  1. AOr a merciless angel

Cross references

  1. tPs 78:49

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

An evil man seeks only rebellion,

and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Evildoers foster rebellion against God;

the messenger of death will be sent against them.

NLTNew Living Translation

Evil people are eager for rebellion,

but they will be severely punished.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

An evil person will seek only rebellion,

and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

KJV 1900King James Version

An evil man seeketh only rebellion:

Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.