Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
King James Version
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Holman Bible
a cruel messenger
International Standard Version
A rebellious person seeks evil; a cruel emissary will be sent to oppose him.
A Conservative Version
An evil man seeks only rebellion. Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
American Standard Version
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Amplified
A rebellious man seeks only evil;
Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Bible in Basic English
An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him.
Darby Translation
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Julia Smith Translation
An evil one will seek only contradiction.: and a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
King James 2000
An evil man seeks only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
An evil person will seek only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Modern King James verseion
An evil one seeks only rebellion; so a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A sedicious person seeketh mischief; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
NET Bible
An evil person seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
New Heart English Bible
An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
The Emphasized Bible
Nothing less than rebellion, doth a wicked man seek, and, a relentless messenger, shall be sent out against him.
Webster
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
World English Bible
An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Youngs Literal Translation
An evil man seeketh only rebellion, And a fierce messenger is sent against him.
Interlinear
Ra`
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 17:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
10
Reproof is of more benefit to a wise man than a hundred stripes to a fool.
11
So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Phrases
Cross References
2 Samuel 15:12
Absalom also sent for Ahithophel, the Gilonite, of David's counsel, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong, for the people increased continually with Absalom.
2 Samuel 16:5-9
And when King David came to Bahurim, behold, a man of the family of the house of Saul came forth, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera; he came forth cursing
2 Samuel 18:15
And ten young men that bore Joab's armour surrounded and smote Absalom and slew him.
2 Samuel 18:19
Then Ahimaaz, the son of Zadok, said, Let me now run and bear the king tidings, how that the LORD has vindicated him of his enemies.
2 Samuel 20:1
And a man of Belial happened to be there, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a man of Jemini, and he blew the shofar, saying, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse. Every man to his tents, O Israel.
2 Samuel 20:22
Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba, the son of Bichri, and cast it out to Joab. And he blew the shofar, and they retired from the city, each one to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king.
1 Kings 2:24-25
Now, therefore, as the LORD lives, who has confirmed me, and set me on the throne of David, my father, and who has made me a house, as he promised, Adonijah shall be put to death today.
1 Kings 2:31
And the king said unto him, Do as he has said and fall upon him and bury him that thou may take away from me and from the house of my father the blood which Joab shed without a cause.
1 Kings 2:46
Then the king commanded Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, who went out and fell upon him that he died. And the kingdom was confirmed in the hand of Solomon.
Matthew 21:41
They say unto him, He will destroy those wicked men without mercy and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen who shall render him the fruits in their seasons.
Matthew 22:7
But when the king heard of this, he became angry and sent forth his armies and destroyed those murderers and burned up their city.
Luke 19:27
Moreover, those enemies of mine, who were unwilling that I should reign over them, bring them here and slay them before me.