Ecclesiastes 8:11
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
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.
Ecclesiastes 8:11 Cross References
But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said.
They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.
They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ.
They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.
Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?
He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity.
These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes.
Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as it were with a cart rope:
Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the LORD.
