Bible · Ecclesiastes 8 · Verse 11
Ecclesiastes 8:11
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 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.
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.
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.