Parallel Verses New International Version Evildoers foster rebellion against God; the messenger of death will be sent against them. King James Bible An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. Darby Bible Translation An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion; but 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. Proverbs 17:11 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleA reproof entereth more - Though the rod, judiciously applied, is a great instrument of knowledge, yet it is of no use where incurable dulness or want of intellect, prevails. Besides, there are generous dispositions on which counsel will work more than stripes. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge ; ; ; ; ; Library April 8. "A Merry Heart Doeth Good Like a Medicine" (Prov. xvii. 22). "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine" (Prov. xvii. 22). King Solomon left among his wise sayings a prescription for sick and sad hearts, and it is one that we can safely take. "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine." Joy is the great restorer and healer. Gladness of spirit will bring health to the bones and vitality to the nerves when all other tonics fail, and all other sedatives cease to quiet. Sick one, begin to rejoice in the Lord, and your bones will flourish like an herb, and your cheeks … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Its Meaning An Analysis of Augustin's Writings against the Donatists. An Exhortation to Peace and Unity Cross References Proverbs 17:10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person more than a hundred lashes a fool. Proverbs 17:12 Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool bent on folly. Jump to Previous Bent Cruel Evil Fierce Merciless Messenger Official Rebellion Rebellious Seeketh Seeks Servant Trouble UncontrolledJump to Next Bent Cruel Evil Fierce Merciless Messenger Official Rebellion Rebellious Seeketh Seeks Servant Trouble UncontrolledLinks Proverbs 17:11 NIVProverbs 17:11 NLT Proverbs 17:11 ESV Proverbs 17:11 NASB Proverbs 17:11 KJV Proverbs 17:11 Bible Apps Proverbs 17:11 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 17:11 Chinese Bible Proverbs 17:11 French Bible Proverbs 17:11 German Bible Proverbs 17:11 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |