English Standard Version
An evil man seeks only rebellion, and 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 Bible
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

Holman Christian Standard 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.

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

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
A contentious man seeks evil and a merciless messenger is sent upon him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
A rebel looks for nothing but evil. Therefore, a cruel messenger will be sent [to punish] him.

King James 2000 Bible
An evil man seeks only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

American King James 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.

Douay-Rheims Bible
An evil man always seeketh quarrels: but a cruel angel shall be sent against him.

Darby Bible Translation
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

English Revised Version
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

Young's Literal Translation
An evil man seeketh only rebellion, And a fierce messenger is sent against him.