Ecclesiastes 8:11
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.
Context
This verse from Ecclesiastes Chapter 8 connects to 10 cross-references. Qohelet observes that humans lack the power to control wind or day of death, and that the wicked are buried with honor while the righteous are forgotten. Though there will be good for those who fear God, he acknowledges the …
Other Translations
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.
Because sentence hath not been done <FI>on<Fi> an evil work speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of man is full within them to do evil.
Because punishment for an evil work comes not quickly, the minds of the sons of men are fully given to doing evil.
Cross References
But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the Lord …
And Pharaoh hardened his heart at this time also, neither would he let the people go.
They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.
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: …
Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver.
Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as it were with a cart rope:
That say, Let him make speed, and hasten his work, that we may see it: and let the counsel of …
Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he …