evil be to him who evil thinks
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Those who plot to commit evil deeds or harbor disgraceful thoughts deserve to have evil done to them.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “evil be to him who evil thinks” mean?
Those who plot to commit evil deeds or harbor disgraceful thoughts deserve to have evil done to them.
Is “evil be to him who evil thinks” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.