NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon An evilra` (rah) bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). man seeketh baqash (baw-kash') to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after only rebellion mriy (mer-ee') bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) rebellion; concretely, bitter, or rebellious -- bitter, (most) rebel(-lion, -lious). therefore a cruel 'akzariy (ak-zawr-ree') terrible -- cruel (one). messenger mal'ak (mal-awk') a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher) -- ambassador, angel, king, messenger. shall be sent shalach (shaw-lakh') to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications) against him Parallel Verses 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. Links Proverbs 17:11Proverbs 17:11 NIV Proverbs 17:11 NLT Proverbs 17:11 ESV Proverbs 17:11 NASB Proverbs 17:11 KJV |
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