Compare Translations for Ecclesiastes 8:11

11 Because the sentence against a criminal act is not carried out quickly, therefore the heart of people is filled [with the desire] to commit crime.

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.

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.

11 ecause the sentence against evil deeds is so long in coming, people in general think they can get by with murder.

11 Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly, therefore the hearts of the sons of men among them are given fully to do evil.

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

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.

11 When a crime is not punished quickly, people feel it is safe to do wrong.

11 Because sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the human heart is fully set to do evil.

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.

11 Because punishment for an evil work comes not quickly, the minds of the sons of men are fully given to doing evil.

11 The condemnation for wicked acts isn't carried out quickly; that's why people dare to do evil.

11 The condemnation for wicked acts isn't carried out quickly; that's why people dare to do evil.

11 because the punishment decreed for an evil act is not promptly carried out; therefore people who plan to do evil are strengthened in their intentions.

11 Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the children of men is fully set in them to do evil.

11 Why do people commit crimes so readily? Because crime is not punished quickly enough.

11 Why do people commit crimes so readily? Because crime is not punished quickly enough.

11 When a sentence against a crime isn't carried out quickly, people are encouraged to commit crimes.

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.

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.

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.

11 Because sentence against an evil deed is not carried out quickly, the heart of {humans} fills up within them to do evil.

11 Because there is no contradiction made on the part of those who do evil quickly, therefore the heart of the children of men is fully determined in them to do evil.

11 When evil people are not punished right away, it makes others want to do evil, too.

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

11 Because sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the human heart is fully set to do evil.

11 For because sentence is not speedily pronounced against the evil, the children of men commit evils without any fear.

11 Because sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the sons of men is fully set to do evil.

11 Because sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the sons of men is fully set to do evil.

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.

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.

11 etenim quia non profertur cito contra malos sententia absque ullo timore filii hominum perpetrant mala

11 etenim quia non profertur cito contra malos sententia absque ullo timore filii hominum perpetrant mala

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.

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.

11 Forsooth for the sentence is not brought forth soon against evil men, the sons of men do evils without any dread. (But because the punishment is not brought forth quickly against evil people, the sons and daughters of men do evil without any fear.)

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.