Proverbs 17:11

New American Bible - revised edition

The wicked pursue only rebellion, and a merciless messenger is sent against them.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12

Absalom also sent to Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, an invitation to come from his town, Giloh, for the sacrifices he was about to offer. So the conspiracy gained strength, and the people with Absalom increased in numbers. David Flees Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 18:15

When ten of Joab’s young armor-bearers closed in on Absalom, and killed him with further blows,

2 Samuel 18:19

Then Ahimaaz, son of Zadok, said, “Let me run to take the good news to the king that the Lord has set him free from the power of his enemies.”

2 Samuel 20:1

Now a scoundrel named Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjaminite, happened to be there. He sounded the horn and cried out, “We have no share in David, nor any heritage in the son of Jesse. Everyone to your tents, O Israel!”

2 Samuel 20:22

In her wisdom, the woman went to all the people, and they cut off the head of Sheba, son of Bichri, and threw it out to Joab. He then sounded the horn, and they scattered from the city to their own tents, while Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king. David’s Officials.

1 Kings 2:31

The king answered him: “Do as he has said. Strike him down and bury him, and remove from me and from my father’s house the blood which Joab shed without provocation.

1 Kings 2:46

The king then gave the order to Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, who went out and struck him dead. And the royal power was established in Solomon’s hand.

Proverbs 17:10

A single reprimand does more for a discerning person than a hundred lashes for a fool.

Proverbs 17:12

Face a bear robbed of her cubs, but never fools in their folly!

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear the Lord and the king; have nothing to do with those who hate them;

Matthew 21:41

They answered him, “He will put those wretched men to a wretched death and lease his vineyard to other tenants who will give him the produce at the proper times.”

Matthew 22:7

The king was enraged and sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.

Luke 19:27

Now as for those enemies of mine who did not want me as their king, bring them here and slay them before me.’” The Entry into Jerusalem.