Parallel Verses

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.

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

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 Reproof influences a wise man more than a hundred stripes does to a fool. 11 A rebellious man seeks only evil,
So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
12 Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs then a fool in his foolishness.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12

Absalom was offering sacrifices. He sent for Ahithophel, David's adviser, to come from his home in Giloh. Meanwhile, the conspiracy grew stronger. The number of people siding with Absalom kept getting larger.

2 Samuel 16:5-9

King David arrived at Bahurim. A man who was a distant cousin of Saul came out cursing. His name was Shimei, son of Gera.

2 Samuel 18:15

Ten of Joab's soldiers closed in on Absalom and finished killing him.

2 Samuel 18:19

Ahimaaz son of Zadok said: Joab let me run and tell King David that Jehovah rescued him from his enemies.

2 Samuel 20:1

A worthless character named Sheba son of Bikri lived at Gilgal. He was of the tribe of Benjamin. He blew the trumpet and called out: Down with David! We will not follow him! Men of Israel, let us go home!

2 Samuel 20:22

She went to the people of the city with her plan. They cut off Sheba's head and threw it over the wall to Joab. He blew the trumpet as a signal for his men to leave the city. They went back home. Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king.

1 Kings 2:24-25

Now by the living God Jehovah who has given me my throne from David my father. He made me one of a line of kings. He gave me his word. Adonijah will be put to death this day.

1 Kings 2:31

The king said: Do as he said. Kill him there and bury him in the earth. This will remove the guilt of his senseless murders from my father's family and me.

1 Kings 2:46

The king gave orders to Benaiah son of Jehoiada. He killed Shimei. Solomon was now in complete control.

Matthew 21:41

They all said: He will put those cruel men to death. Then he will find other workmen who are worthy and who will give him fruit when it is ready.

Matthew 22:7

The king was angry, and sent his armies to put the evil servants to death and to destroy their town with fire.

Luke 19:27

Bring my enemies that do not want me to rule over them and kill them in front of me.

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