Rebellion

Proverbs 17:11 An evil man seeks only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. 

‘An evil man seeks only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.’ A wicked man stirs up rebellion, his heart is hardened against counsel, and he regards not the way of peace. Therefore, shall a cruel messenger be sent against him, an instrument of judgment, swift and unrelenting, to execute vengeance and establish order in the land. For he that sows discord shall not go unpunished, and his destruction comes speedily.

‘Rebellion’ Hebrew: meriy (H4805), translated “bitter” (Job 23:2); rebellion (1Sam. 15:23; Deut. 31:27; Neh. 9:17); rebellious (Isa. 30:9; Ezek. 2:5-8; 3:9, 26-27; 12:2-3, 9, 25; 17:12; 24:3; 44:6); and rebels (Num. 17:10). This verse could be literally translated: For rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft, and self-will is as wicked as having idols.