Parallel Verses
NET Bible
When a sentence is not executed at once against a crime, the human heart is encouraged to do evil.
New American Standard Bible
Because the
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.
Holman Bible
Because the sentence against a criminal act is not carried out quickly,
International Standard Version
Whenever a sentence for a crime is not carried out swiftly, the human mind becomes determined to commit evil.
A Conservative 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.
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.
Amplified
Because the sentence against an evil act is not executed quickly, the hearts of the sons of men are fully set 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.
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.
Julia Smith Translation
Because a decree was not done quickly upon an evil work, for this the heart of the sons of man was filled in them to do evil.
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Because sentence against an evil deed is not carried out quickly, the heart of {humans} fills up within them to do evil.
Modern King James verseion
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.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Because now that evil works are not hastily punished, the heart of man giveth himself over unto wickedness.
New Heart 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.
The Emphasized Bible
Because sentence against a wicked work is not executed speedily - on this account, the heart of the sons of men is fully set within them, to commit wickedness.
Webster
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.
Youngs 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.
Themes
divine Delays » In inflicting punishment
Error » Sin's penalty » Penalty sometimes delayed
Evil » Heart evil, characteristics of » Stubbornness
Heart » The unregenerate » Is full of iniquity
Heart » Evil, characteristics of » Stubbornness
character of the unrenewed Heart » Fully set to do evil
Impenitence » Warnings against
Longsuffering Of God » The wicked » Abuse
delayed Penalty » Sin's penalty sometimes delayed
Punishment » Capital Punishment » Delayed
Punishment of the The Wicked » Deferred, emboldens them in sin
Security » FALSE » Leads to increased guilt
Sin » Penalty for » Penalty sometimes delayed
Topics
Interlinear
Ra`
M@herah
Leb
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 8:11
Prayers for Ecclesiastes 8:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Although Evil Is Not Punished Swiftly, God Does Eventually Punish Sinners
10 Not only that, but I have seen the wicked approaching and entering the temple, and as they left the holy temple, they boasted in the city that they had done so. This also is an enigma. 11 When a sentence is not executed at once against a crime, the human heart is encouraged to do evil. 12 Even though a sinner might commit a hundred crimes and still live a long time, yet I know that it will go well with God-fearing people -- for they stand in fear before him.
Cross References
Psalm 10:6
He says to himself, "I will never be upended, because I experience no calamity."
Isaiah 26:10
If the wicked are shown mercy, they do not learn about justice. Even in a land where right is rewarded, they act unjustly; they do not see the Lord's majesty revealed.
Romans 2:4-5
Or do you have contempt for the wealth of his kindness, forbearance, and patience, and yet do not know that God's kindness leads you to repentance?
Exodus 8:15
But when Pharaoh saw that there was relief, he hardened his heart and did not listen to them, just as the Lord had predicted.
Exodus 8:32
But Pharaoh hardened his heart this time also and did not release the people.
Job 21:11-15
They allow their children to run like a flock; their little ones dance about.
Psalm 50:21-22
When you did these things, I was silent, so you thought I was exactly like you. But now I will condemn you and state my case against you!
Isaiah 5:18-19
Those who pull evil along using cords of emptiness are as good as dead, who pull sin as with cart ropes.
Isaiah 57:11
Whom are you worried about? Whom do you fear, that you would act so deceitfully and not remember me or think about me? Because I have been silent for so long, you are not afraid of me.
Jeremiah 42:15
If you people who remain in Judah do that, then listen to what the Lord says. The Lord God of Israel who rules over all says, 'If you are so determined to go to Egypt that you go and settle there,
Jeremiah 48:11
"From its earliest days Moab has lived undisturbed. It has never been taken into exile. Its people are like wine allowed to settle undisturbed on its dregs, never poured out from one jar to another. They are like wine which tastes like it always did, whose aroma has remained unchanged.
Matthew 24:49-50
and he begins to beat his fellow slaves and to eat and drink with drunkards,
2 Peter 3:3-10
Above all, understand this: In the last days blatant scoffers will come, being propelled by their own evil urges