Proverbs 17:11

An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:11

BSB
An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
AKJV
An evil man seeks only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
CPDV
The evil one continually seeks conflicts. But a cruel Angel shall be sent against him.
ERV
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
NHEB
An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
SMT
An evil one will seek only contradiction: and a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 17:11

AnevilH7451manseekethH1245VerbonlyrebellionH4805Noun MasculinethereforeacruelH394AdjectivemessengerH4397Noun MasculineshallbesentH7971Verbagainsthim

Commentary for Proverbs 17:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 17:11
Summary
Evil person invites severe divine judgment
Event
Evil person receives harsh judgment
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Judgment