单词 | no peace for the wicked |
释义 | > as lemmasno peace for the wicked P6. no peace for the wicked and variants: no rest or tranquillity (esp. for the speaker); incessant anxiety, responsibility, or work.Originally in or with allusion to the biblical use (Isaiah 48:22, 57:21; cf. also no rest for the wicked at rest n.1 Phrases 11a). Now frequently humorous or ironic rather than with any real suggestion of wickedness (cf. for my sins at sin n. 1a). ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > continuing > continually (in action) [phrase] > without rest no peace for the wickeda1425 a1425 (c1395) Bible (Wycliffite, L.V.) (Royal) (1850) Isa. xlviii. 22 Pees is not to wickid [a1382 E.V. vnpitous] men, seith the Lord. a1425 (c1395) Bible (Wycliffite, L.V.) (Royal) (1850) Isa. lvii. 21 The Lord God seide, Pees is not to wickid [a1382 E.V. vnpytouse] men. 1587 Bible (Geneva) Isa. xlviii. 22 There is no peace, sayeth the Lorde, vnto the wicked. 1612 J. Davies Muses Sacrifice f. 166 (title of poem) That there is no peace to the Wicked. 1635 J. Reynolds Triumphs Gods Revenge (new ed.) iv. xvi. 303 As there is no peace to the wicked, so they shall finde no peace or tranquility here on Earth. 1674 W. Penn Wks. 107 I told thee before, that this Doctrine of thine Speaks Peace to the Wicked, whilst wicked. But there is no Peace to the Wicked, saith my God. 1732 Gentleman's Mag. July 864/1 There is no Peace for the Wicked; and whilst I can either write or speak, there shall be none for you. 1847 Southern & Western Lit. Messenger & Rev. July 410/2 Peace they seek, but there is no peace for the wicked. 1869 Harper's Mag. Dec. 76/1 Her life henceforward must be one long battle... ‘No peace for the wicked,’ said she mockingly to herself oftentimes. 1944 A. Thirkell Headmistress iv. 86 ‘It's for Dr. Perry.’.. ‘No peace for the wicked,’ said Dr. Perry. 1992 N. Barber Other Side of Paradise (BNC) ‘Let's start work,’ Dr Reid sighed. ‘There's nae peace for the wicked.’ < as lemmas |
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