American Standard Version (ASV) – 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.
Amplified Bible (AMP) – Ecclesiastes 8:11 Because the sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, the hearts of the sons of men are fully set to do evil.
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Common English Bible (CEB) – Ecclesiastes 8:11 The condemnation for wicked acts isn’t carried out quickly; that’s why people dare to do evil.
English Standard Version (ESV) – Ecclesiastes 8:11 Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the children of man is fully set to do evil.
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Good News Translation (GNT) – Ecclesiastes 8:11 Why do people commit crimes so readily? Because crime is not punished quickly enough.
God’s Word To The Nations (God’s word) – Ecclesiastes 8:11 When a sentence against a crime isn’t carried out quickly, people are encouraged to commit crimes.
King James Version (KJV) – 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.
New Century Version (NCV) – Ecclesiastes 8:11 When evil people are not punished right away, it makes others want to do evil, too.
New International Version (NIV) – Ecclesiastes 8:11 When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, people’s hearts are filled with schemes to do wrong.
New King James Version (NKJV) – Ecclesiastes 8:11 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 Living Translation (NLT) – Ecclesiastes 8:11 When a crime is not punished, people feel it is safe to do wrong.
Revised Standard Version (RSV) – Ecclesiastes 8:11 Because sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the sons of men is fully set to do evil.
The Message Bible (MSG) – Ecclesiastes 8:11 Because the sentence against evil deeds is so long in coming, people in general think they can get by with murder.
Updated King James Version (UKJV) – 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.
Young’s Literal Translation (YLT) – Ecclesiastes 8:11 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.
