Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, people’s hearts are filled with schemes to do wrong. New Living Translation When a crime is not punished quickly, people feel it is safe to do wrong. English Standard Version Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the children of man is fully set to do evil. Berean Standard Bible When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Because the 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. New American Standard Bible Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly, therefore the hearts of the sons of mankind among them are fully given to do evil. NASB 1995 Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly, therefore the hearts of the sons of men among them are given fully to do evil. NASB 1977 Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly, therefore the hearts of the sons of men among them are given fully to do evil. Legacy Standard Bible Because the sentence against an evil work is not executed quickly, therefore the hearts of the sons of men among them are given fully to do evil. Amplified Bible Because the sentence against an evil act is not executed quickly, the hearts of the sons of men are fully set to do evil. Christian Standard Bible Because the sentence against an evil act is not carried out quickly, the heart of people is filled with the desire to commit evil. Holman Christian Standard Bible Because the sentence against a criminal act is not carried out quickly, the heart of people is filled with the desire to commit crime. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version When we see criminals commit crime after crime without being punished, it makes us want to start a life of crime. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation When a sentence against a crime isn't carried out quickly, people are encouraged to commit crimes. Good News Translation Why do people commit crimes so readily? Because crime is not punished quickly enough. International Standard Version Whenever a sentence for a crime is not carried out swiftly, the human mind becomes determined to commit evil. Majority Standard Bible When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil. NET Bible When a sentence is not executed at once against a crime, the human heart is encouraged to do evil. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBecause sentence has not been done [on] an evil work speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of man is full within them to do evil. Young's Literal Translation Because sentence hath not been done on an evil work speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of man is full within them to do evil. Smith's Literal Translation Because a decree was not done quickly upon an evil work, for this the heart of the sons of man was filled in them to do evil. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor because sentence is not speedily pronounced against the evil, the children of men commit evils without any fear. Catholic Public Domain Version For the sons of men perpetrate evils without any fear, because judgment is not pronounced quickly against the evil. New American Bible Because the sentence against an evil deed is not promptly executed, the human heart is filled with the desire to commit evil— New Revised Standard Version Because sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the human heart is fully set to do evil. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBecause vengeance against the evil-doers is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because punishment of evil doers is not done quickly, therefore the heart of sons of men is filled in them to do what is evil OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Because 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; Brenton Septuagint Translation Because there is no contradiction made on the part of those who do evil quickly, therefore the heart of the children of men is fully determined in them to do evil. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Fear God10Then too, I saw the burial of the wicked who used to go in and out of the holy place, and they were praised in the city where they had done so. This too is futile. 11When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil. 12Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence.… Cross References Proverbs 29:1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery. Romans 2:4-5 Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? / But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. Psalm 10:6 He says to himself, “I will not be moved; from age to age I am free of distress.” 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. Isaiah 26:10 Though grace is shown to the wicked man, he does not learn righteousness. In the land of righteousness he acts unjustly and fails to see the majesty of the LORD. Matthew 24:48-51 But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’ / And he begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards. / The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. ... Psalm 73:11-12 The wicked say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?” / Behold, these are the wicked—always carefree as they increase their wealth. Luke 12:45-46 But suppose that servant says in his heart, ‘My master will be a long time in coming,’ and he begins to beat the menservants and maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk. / The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers. Genesis 6:3 So the LORD said, “My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days shall be 120 years.” 1 Timothy 5:24 The sins of some men are obvious, going ahead of them to judgment; but the sins of others do not surface until later. Jeremiah 5:3-4 O LORD, do not Your eyes look for truth? You struck them, but they felt no pain. You finished them off, but they refused to accept discipline. They have made their faces harder than stone and refused to repent. / Then I said, “They are only the poor; they have played the fool, for they do not know the way of the LORD, the justice of their God. Revelation 2:21 Even though I have given her time to repent of her immorality, she is unwilling. Psalm 50:21 You have done these things, and I kept silent; you thought I was just like you. But now I rebuke you and accuse you to your face. 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie, / in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness. Job 21:14-15 Yet they say to God: ‘Leave us alone! For we have no desire to know Your ways. / Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, and what would we gain if we pray to Him?’ Treasury of Scripture 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. sentence Exodus 8:15,32 But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said… Job 21:11-15 They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance… Psalm 10:6 He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity. fully Jeremiah 42:15 And now therefore hear the word of the LORD, ye remnant of Judah; Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; If ye wholly set your faces to enter into Egypt, and go to sojourn there; Jump to Previous Carried Children Crime Deed Evil Executed Filled Full Fully Heart Hearts Punishment Quickly Schemes Sentence Speedily Within WorkJump to Next Carried Children Crime Deed Evil Executed Filled Full Fully Heart Hearts Punishment Quickly Schemes Sentence Speedily Within WorkEcclesiastes 8 1. true wisdom is modest2. Kings are to be respected 6. Divine providence is to be observed 12. It is better with the godly in adversity, than with the wicked in prosperity 16. The work of God is unsearchable When the sentence The phrase "when the sentence" refers to the judgment or decree that is pronounced upon an individual for wrongdoing. In the Hebrew context, the word for "sentence" can be linked to "mishpat," which means judgment or justice. This reflects the biblical principle that God is a God of justice, and His laws are designed to maintain order and righteousness. The importance of timely justice is emphasized throughout Scripture, as it reflects God's character and His desire for a just society. for a crime is not quickly carried out the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whenאֲשֶׁר֙ (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the sentence פִתְגָ֔ם (p̄iṯ·ḡām) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6599: An edict, decree for a crime הָרָעָ֖ה (hā·rā·‘āh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil is not אֵין־ (’ên-) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle speedily מְהֵרָ֑ה (mə·hê·rāh) Adverb Strong's 4120: A hurry, promptly executed, נַעֲשָׂ֣ה (na·‘ă·śāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make the hearts לֵ֧ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre of men הָאָדָ֛ם (hā·’ā·ḏām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being become fully set מָלֵ֞א (mā·lê) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of on doing לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make evil. רָֽע׃ (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil Links Ecclesiastes 8:11 NIVEcclesiastes 8:11 NLT Ecclesiastes 8:11 ESV Ecclesiastes 8:11 NASB Ecclesiastes 8:11 KJV Ecclesiastes 8:11 BibleApps.com Ecclesiastes 8:11 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 8:11 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 8:11 French Bible Ecclesiastes 8:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 8:11 Because sentence against an evil work (Ecclesiast. 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