Parallel Bible results for "ecclesiastes 8:11"

Ecclesiastes 8:11

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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 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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