Proverbs 17:11
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
11 The wicked pursue only rebellion,
and a merciless messenger is sent against them.[a]
Footnotes
- 17:11 The irony is that such people will meet up with what they so energetically pursue—in the form of an unrelenting emissary sent to them.
Proverbs 17:11
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
11 Evil people seek only rebellion,
but a cruel messenger will be sent against them.
Proverbs 17:11
Good News Translation
11 Death will come like a cruel messenger to wicked people who are always stirring up trouble.
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Proverbs 17:11
New American Standard Bible
11 A rebellious person seeks only evil,
So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:11
New International Version
11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God;
the messenger of death will be sent against them.
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