Proverbs 17:11
What does Proverbs 17:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 17:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862An evil man seeketh only rebellion, And a fierce messenger is sent against him.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752An evil man always seeketh quarrels: but a cruel angel shall be sent against him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 2:46
So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he went out, and fell upon him, so that he died. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.
- 2 Samuel 16:5
And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, there came out thence a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera; he came out, and cursed still as he came.
- 2 Samuel 18:15
And ten young men that bare Joab’s armor compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him.
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