Ecclesiastes 8:11

King James Version

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.

Berean Standard Bible

When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil.

World English Bible

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.

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