Proverbs 28:17
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A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 28:17
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
One who has been the cause of a man's death will go in flight to the underworld: let no man give him help.
- Basic English Bible
A man laden with the blood of [any] person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.
- Darby Bible
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
- Webster's Bible
A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.
- World English Bible
A man oppressed with the blood of a soul, Unto the pit fleeth, none taketh hold on him.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall hasten his steps unto the pit; none will support him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 28:17
28:17 Violence - That sheddeth any man's blood. Shall flee - Shall speedily be destroyed. Shall slay - None should desire or endeavour to save him from his deserved punishment.
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