Ecclesiastes 8:11
When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil.
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Exodus 8:15, 32
When Pharaoh saw there was relief, however, he hardened his heart and would not listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the LORD had said. . . .

Job 21:11-15
They send forth their little ones like a flock; their children skip about, . . .

Psalm 10:6
He says to himself, "I shall not be moved; from age to age I am free of distress."

Psalm 50:21, 22
You have done these things, and I kept silent; you thought I was just like you. But I Myself will rebuke you and accuse you to your face. . . .

Isaiah 5:18, 19
Woe to those who draw iniquity with cords of deceit and pull sin along with cart ropes, . . .

Isaiah 26:10
Though grace is shown to the wicked man, he does not learn righteousness. In the land of righteousness he acts unjustly and fails to see the majesty of the LORD.

Jeremiah 48:11
Moab has been at ease from youth, settled like wine on its dregs; he has not been poured from vessel to vessel or gone into exile. So his taste has remained the same, and his aroma is unchanged.

Matthew 24:49, 50
And he begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards. . . .

Romans 2:4, 5
Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you to repentance? . . .

2 Peter 3:3-10
First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. . . .

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Jeremiah 42:15
then hear the word of the LORD, O remnant of Judah! This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: If you are determined to go to Egypt and reside there,

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly, therefore the hearts of the sons of men among them are given fully to do evil.

King James 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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Because the sentence against a criminal act is not carried out quickly, the heart of people is filled with the desire to commit crime.

International Standard Version
Whenever a sentence for a crime is not carried out swiftly, the human mind becomes determined to commit evil.

NET Bible
When a sentence is not executed at once against a crime, the human heart is encouraged to do evil.
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