New Living Translation
Evil people are eager for rebellion, but they will be severely punished.

American Standard Version
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

Berean Study Bible
An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

Douay-Rheims Bible
An evil man always seeketh quarrels: but a cruel angel shall be sent against him.

English Revised Version
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

King James Bible
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

World English Bible
An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

Young's Literal Translation
An evil man seeketh only rebellion, And a fierce messenger is sent against him.

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