Proverbs 28:17

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 28:17

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.

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KJV

King James Version

A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.

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WEB

World English Bible

A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.

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ASV

American Standard Version

A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 28

¹⁵ Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

¹⁶ A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

¹⁷ A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.

¹⁸ He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

¹⁹ The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

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