New King James Version
Proverbs 17:11
11An evil man seeks only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
- New International Version (NIV)Evildoers foster rebellion against God; the messenger of death will be sent against them.
- English Standard Version (ESV)An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Evil people are eager for rebellion, but they will be severely punished.
Context of Proverbs 17:11
9He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends. 10Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a hundred blows on a fool. An evil man seeks only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him. 12Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, Rather than a fool in his folly. 13Whoever rewards evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house.
Read all of Proverbs 17Proverbs 17:11 word by word
אַךְ־מְרִ֥י יְבַקֶּשׁ־רָ֑ע וּמַלְאָ֥ךְ אַ֝כְזָרִ֗י יְשֻׁלַּח־בּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 17:11
- 2 Samuel 15:12Then Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, from his city—from Giloh—while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy grew strong, for the people with Absalom continually increased in number.
- 2 Samuel 16:5Now when King David came to Bahurim, there was a man from the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei the son of Gera, coming from there. He came out, cursing continuously as he came.
- 2 Samuel 18:15And ten young men who bore Joab’s armor surrounded Absalom, and struck and killed him.
- 2 Samuel 20:1And there happened to be there a rebel, whose name was Sheba the son of Bichri, a Benjamite. And he blew a trumpet, and said: “We have no share in David, Nor do we have inheritance in the son of Jesse; Every man to his tents, O Israel!”
- 1 Kings 2:24Now therefore, as the Lord lives, who has confirmed me and set me on the throne of David my father, and who has established a house for me, as He promised, Adonijah shall be put to death today!”
- Matthew 21:41They said to Him, “He will destroy those wicked men miserably, and lease his vineyard to other vinedressers who will render to him the fruits in their seasons.”
- Matthew 22:7But when the king heard about it, he was furious. And he sent out his armies, destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.
- Luke 19:27But bring here those enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, and slay them before me.’ ”
Commentaries on Proverbs 17:11
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11The proverb expresses the reverence of the East for the supreme authority of the king. The “cruel messenger” is probably the king‘s officer despatched to subdue and punish. The Septuagint renders it: “The Lord will send a pitiless Angel.”Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11Verse 11 Satan, and the messengers of Satan, shall be let loose upon an evil man.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11Rebellion comes from the nature of evil people who resist the consequences of their actions.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. Such meet just retribution (1Ki 2:25). a cruel messenger--one to inflict it.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 17
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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