King James Bible
KJVAn evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 17:11
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 17:11 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. | |
American Standard VersionASV | An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | An evil man always seeketh quarrels: but a cruel angel shall be sent against him. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | An evil man seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. | |
English Revised VersionERV | An evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. | |
World English BibleWEB | An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | An evil man seeketh only rebellion, And a fierce messenger is sent against him. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | An evil man seeks only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. |
American Standard Version
ASVAn evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAn evil man always seeketh quarrels: but a cruel angel shall be sent against him.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAn evil man seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
English Revised Version
ERVAn evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAn evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
World English Bible
WEBAn evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAn evil man seeketh only rebellion, And a fierce messenger is sent against him.
American King James Version
AKJVAn evil man seeks only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
King James Bible
KJVAn evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
American Standard Version
ASVAn evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAn evil man always seeketh quarrels: but a cruel angel shall be sent against him.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAn evil man seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
English Revised Version
ERVAn evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAn evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
World English Bible
WEBAn evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAn evil man seeketh only rebellion, And a fierce messenger is sent against him.
American King James Version
AKJVAn evil man seeks only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.