Proverbs 17:11

New English Translation

An evil person seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12

While he was offering sacrifices, Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s adviser, to come from his city, Giloh. The conspiracy was gaining momentum, and the people were starting to side with Absalom.

2 Samuel 18:15

Then ten soldiers who were Joab’s armor bearers struck Absalom and finished him off.

2 Samuel 18:19

Then Ahimaaz the son of Zadok said, “Let me run and give the king the good news that the Lord has vindicated him before his enemies.”

2 Samuel 20:1

Now a wicked man named Sheba son of Bicri, a Benjaminite, happened to be there. He blew the trumpet and said, “We have no share in David; we have no inheritance in this son of Jesse! Every man go home, O Israel!”

2 Samuel 20:22

Then the woman went to all the people with her wise advice and they cut off Sheba’s head and threw it out to Joab. Joab blew the trumpet, and his men dispersed from the city, each going to his own home. Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 2:31

The king told him, “Do as he said! Strike him down and bury him. Take away from me and from my father’s family the guilt of Joab’s murderous, bloody deeds.

1 Kings 2:46

The king then gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada who went and executed Shimei. So Solomon took firm control of the kingdom.

Proverbs 17:10

A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool.

Proverbs 17:12

It is better for a person to meet a mother bear being robbed of her cubs, than to encounter a fool in his folly.

Proverbs 24:21

Fear the Lord, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels,

Matthew 21:41

They said to him, “He will utterly destroy those evil men! Then he will lease the vineyard to other tenants who will give him his portion at the harvest.”

Matthew 22:7

The king was furious! He sent his soldiers, and they put those murderers to death and set their city on fire.

Luke 19:27

But as for these enemies of mine who did not want me to be their king, bring them here and slaughter them in front of me!’”