Proverbs 17:11
An evil man seeks only rebellion; so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
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2 Samuel 15:12
While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom's following kept increasing.

2 Samuel 16:5-9
As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses. . . .

2 Samuel 18:15, 19
And ten young men who carried Joab's armor surrounded Absalom, struck him, and killed him. . . .

2 Samuel 20:1, 22
Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram's horn and shouted: "We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse's son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!" . . .

1 Kings 2:24, 25, 31, 46
And now, as surely as the LORD lives--the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised--surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!" . . .

Matthew 21:41
"He will bring those wretches to a wretched end, " they declared, "and will rent out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him his fruits in their seasons."

Matthew 22:7
The king was enraged. He sent his troops to destroy those murderers and burn their city.

Luke 19:27
And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.'"

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.
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