English · Proverb Attested

evil be to him who evil thinks

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Those who plot to commit evil deeds or harbor disgraceful thoughts deserve to have evil done to them.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Những ai suy nghĩ độc ác thì sẽ gặp điều độc ác

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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.

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