Ecclesiastes 8:11
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordBecause 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.
— Ecclesiastes 8:11, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Because sentence hath not been done <FI>on<Fi> an evil work speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of man is full within them to do evil.