Ecclesiastes 8:11
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.
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English Standard Version
Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the children of man is fully set to do evil.
New International Version
When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, the hearts of the people are filled with schemes to do wrong.
Catholic Public Domain Version
For the sons of men perpetrate evils without any fear, because judgment is not pronounced quickly against the evil