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Proverbs 28:17

World English Bible

A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death;
no one will support him.

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Proverbs 28:17 in other translations

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

Proverbs 28:17 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 28:17 in context

  1. 15As a roaring lion or a charging bear,
    so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
  2. 16A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
    One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
  3. 17A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death;
    no one will support him.
  4. 18Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe;
    but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
  5. 19One who works his land will have an abundance of food;
    but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.