Pro Proverbs, chapter Proverbs of Solomon, chapter 17
An evil [man] seeks only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:11 in different translations
English
KJV (66 books)
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
DRA
An evil man always seeketh quarrels: but a cruel angel shall be sent against him.
FBV
Evil people are only looking to rebel, so a cruel messenger will be sent to attack them.
GNV
A sedicious person seeketh onely euill, and a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
JPS
A rebellious man seeketh only evil; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
LSV
An evil man seeks only rebellion, || And a fierce messenger is sent against him.
NIV (US)
Evildoers foster rebellion against God; the messenger of death will be sent against them.
OJB
A rah seeketh only rebellion; therefore a merciless malach shall be sent to him.
T4T
Because wicked people are always trying to cause trouble, someone will be sent to severely punish them.
WEB (US)
An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Russian
РСП (66 кн.)
Возмутитель ищет только зла; поэтому жестокий ангел будет послан против него.
Заокская (Кулаков)
Смутьян лишь к злу стремится, но против него будет послан жестокий вестник.
СП (БЛ)
Злой стремится делать зло, но Господь пошлёт ему суровое наказание.