Ecclesiastes 8:11

New American Bible - revised edition

Because the sentence against an evil deed is not promptly executed, the human heart is filled with the desire to commit evil—

Cross References

2 Samuel 11:15

This is what he wrote in the letter: “Place Uriah up front, where the fighting is fierce. Then pull back and leave him to be struck down dead.”

Job 24:23

he gives safety and support, and his eyes are on their ways.

Psalm 10:4

In their insolence the wicked boast: “God does not care; there is no God.”

Psalm 10:6

They say in their hearts, “We will never fall; never will we see misfortune.”

Psalm 86:15

But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in mercy and truth.

Exodus 34:6

So the Lord passed before him and proclaimed: The Lord, the Lord, a God gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in love and fidelity,

Exodus 8:15

and the magicians said to Pharaoh, “This is the finger of God.” Yet Pharaoh hardened his heart and would not listen to them, just as the Lord had said. Fourth Plague: The Flies.

Ecclesiastes 9:3

Among all the things that are done under the sun, this is the worst, that there is one lot for all. Hence the hearts of human beings are filled with evil, and madness is in their hearts during life; and afterward—to the dead!

Isaiah 26:10

The wicked, when spared, do not learn justice; in an upright land they act perversely, and do not see the majesty of the Lord.

Isaiah 57:11

Whom did you dread and fear, that you told lies, And me you did not remember nor take to heart? Am I to keep silent and conceal, while you show no fear of me?

Jeremiah 42:15

then listen to the word of the Lord, remnant of Judah: Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: If you are set on going to Egypt and settling down there once you arrive,

Jeremiah 48:11

Moab has been resting from its youth, suspended above its dregs, Never poured from flask to flask, never driven into exile. Thus it retained its flavor, its bouquet is not lost.