Proverbs 17:11
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.”
בָּקַשׁ
Seek, search. Baqash. To search diligently. Seek the LORD while He may be found. This is not passive looking but intense searching with your whole heart.
רַע
an evil person
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רַע
Evil, wicked, bad. Ra. The LORD will keep you from all evil. Not just some evil or most evil. All evil. His protection matches His power.
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שָׁלַח
he will be sent
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שָׁלַח
To send. Shalach. God sent His Son. He still sends people today. You are sent. Every believer is a sent one carrying His authority.
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מְרִי
rebellion
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מְרִי
bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) rebellion; concretely, bitter, or rebellious
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