Ecclesiastes 8:11 “When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of…”

Ecclesiastes 8:11

When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

World English Bible

Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

American Standard Version

Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

Geneva Bible 1599

Because sentence against an euill worke is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the children of men is fully set in them to doe euill.

Darby Translation

Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the children of men is fully set in them to do evil.

Young's Literal Translation

Because sentence hath not been done [on] an evil work speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of man is full within them to do evil.

Bible in Basic English

Because punishment for an evil work comes not quickly, the minds of the sons of men are fully given to doing evil.

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Cross references

“sentence”

Isaiah 26:10 2 Peter 3:3–10 Psalm 10:6 Job 21:11–15 Jeremiah 48:11 Exodus 8:15

Isaiah 26:10 · BSB

Though grace is shown to the wicked man, he does not learn righteousness. In the land of righteousness he acts unjustly and fails to see the majesty of the LORD.

2 Peter 3:3–10 · BSB

Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.

Psalm 10:6 · BSB

He says to himself, “I will not be moved; from age to age I am free of distress.”

Job 21:11–15 · BSB

They send forth their little ones like a flock; their children skip about,

Jeremiah 48:11 · BSB

Moab has been at ease from youth, settled like wine on its dregs; he has not been poured from vessel to vessel or gone into exile. So his flavor has remained the same, and his aroma is unchanged.

Exodus 8:15 · BSB

When Pharaoh saw that there was relief, however, he hardened his heart and would not listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the LORD had said.

“fully”

Jeremiah 42:15

Jeremiah 42:15 · BSB

then hear the word of the LORD, O remnant of Judah! This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘If you are determined to go to Egypt and reside there,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10Then too, I saw the burial of the wicked who used to go in and out of the holy place, and they were praised in the city where they had done so. This too is futile.

12Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence.

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