World English Bible
Proverbs 17:11
“An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 17
9
He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
10
A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
11
An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12
Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
13
Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.