Ecclesiastes 8 - NRSV & WEB

Because sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the human heart is fully set to do evil.

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.

Bible verse of the day

God gives the desolate a home to live in;
he leads out the prisoners to prosperity,
but the rebellious live in a parched land.

For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life?

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