Parallel Verses

NET Bible

An evil person seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

New American Standard Bible

A rebellious man seeks only evil,
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

An evil man seeks only rebellion;
a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

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.

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

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
מרי 
M@riy 
Usage: 23

אכזרי 
'akzariy 
Usage: 8

מלאך 
Mal'ak 
Usage: 213

shall be sent
שׁלח 
Shalach 
Usage: 848

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

10 A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool. 11 An evil person seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him. 12 It is better for a person to meet a mother bear being robbed of her cubs, than to encounter a fool in his folly.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12

While he was offering sacrifices, Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's adviser, to come from his city, Giloh. The conspiracy was gaining momentum, and the people were starting to side with Absalom.

2 Samuel 16:5-9

Then King David reached Bahurim. There a man from Saul's extended family named Shimei son of Gera came out, yelling curses as he approached.

2 Samuel 18:15

Then ten soldiers who were Joab's armor bearers struck Absalom and finished him off.

2 Samuel 18:19

Then Ahimaaz the son of Zadok said, "Let me run and give the king the good news that the Lord has vindicated him before his enemies."

2 Samuel 20:1

Now a wicked man named Sheba son of Bicri, a Benjaminite, happened to be there. He blew the trumpet and said, "We have no share in David; we have no inheritance in this son of Jesse! Every man go home, O Israel!"

2 Samuel 20:22

Then the woman went to all the people with her wise advice and they cut off Sheba's head and threw it out to Joab. Joab blew the trumpet, and his men dispersed from the city, each going to his own home. Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 2:24-25

Now, as certainly as the Lord lives (he who made me secure, allowed me to sit on my father David's throne, and established a dynasty for me as he promised), Adonijah will be executed today!"

1 Kings 2:31

The king told him, "Do as he said! Strike him down and bury him. Take away from me and from my father's family the guilt of Joab's murderous, bloody deeds.

1 Kings 2:46

The king then gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada who went and executed Shimei. So Solomon took firm control of the kingdom.

Matthew 21:41

They said to him, "He will utterly destroy those evil men! Then he will lease the vineyard to other tenants who will give him his portion at the harvest."

Matthew 22:7

The king was furious! He sent his soldiers, and they put those murderers to death and set their city on fire.

Luke 19:27

But as for these enemies of mine who did not want me to be their king, bring them here and slaughter them in front of me!'"

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