Parallel Bible results for "ecclesiastes 8:11"

Ecclesiastes 8:11

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