Proverbs 17:11 in the World English Bible
An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Context
10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.