An evil man seeks only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
An evil man seeks only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him.
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
The proverb expresses the reverence of the East for the supreme authority of the king. The "cruel messenger" is probably the king's officer despatched to subdue and punish. The Septuagint renders it: "The Lord will send a pitiless Angel."
17:11 Rebellion - Against God. Messenger - Or, a cruel angel, the angel of death, the devil, or some bloody men employed by God to avenge his quarrel.