Ecclesiastes 8:11

English Standard Version

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. (Es 7:5; Ps 10:6; Ps 50:21; Isa 26:10; Ac 5:3; Ro 2:4; 2Pe 3:9) 

New International Version

11 When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, people’s hearts are filled with schemes to do wrong. 

New International Reader’s Version

11 Sometimes the sentence for a crime isn’t carried out quickly. So people make plans to commit even more crimes. 

King James Version

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. 

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