Parallel Verses
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.
NET Bible
When a sentence is not executed at once against a crime, the human heart is encouraged to do evil.
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
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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
I saw the wicked buried, those who had come and gone out of the holy place. They were forgotten in the city where they had so done. This also is vanity.
11 Because the
Cross References
Psalm 10:6
He says to himself: Nothing can shake me. I will never face trouble.
Isaiah 26:10
Grace (favor) is shown to the wicked, but they do not learn righteousness. In a land of uprightness they go on doing evil and do not regard the majesty of Jehovah.
Romans 2:4-5
Do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and long-suffering? Do you not know that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
Exodus 8:15
The king saw that the frogs were dead. He became stubborn again and, just as Jehovah had said, the king would not listen to Moses and Aaron.
Exodus 8:32
Again Pharaoh was stubborn and did not let the people go.
Job 21:11-15
They send out their little ones like a flock, and their children dance around.
Psalm 50:21-22
When you did these things, I remained silent. That made you think I was like you. I will argue my point with you and lay it all out for you to see.
Isaiah 5:18-19
Woe to those who scatter sin with cords of falsehood and iniquity with a cart rope!
Isaiah 57:11
Who frightened you? Who made you afraid, that you have lied and not remembered me? You did not take it to your heart. Is it not because I have held my peace from of old that you do not reverence (respect) me?
Jeremiah 42:15
Listen to the word of Jehovah, you people who are left in Judah. This is what Jehovah of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Suppose you are determined to go to Egypt, and you go and live there.
Jeremiah 48:11
Jehovah said: Moab has always lived secure and has never been taken into exile. Moab is like wine left to settle undisturbed and never poured from jar to jar. Its flavor has never been ruined, and it tastes as good as ever.
Matthew 24:49-50
so I will beat (mistreat) my fellow servants.' And he eats and drinks with drunkards,
2 Peter 3:3-10
Know this first, that in the last days, mockers will come with mockery, walking after their own lusts,