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Proverbs 28:17
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Proverbs 28:17
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Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder will seek refuge in the grave; let no one hold them back.
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Proverbs 28:17 in Other Translations
KJV
17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
ESV
17
If one is burdened with the blood of another, he will be a fugitive until death; let no one help him.
NLT
17
A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave. Don’t protect him!
MSG
17
A murderer haunted by guilt is doomed - there's no helping him.
CSB
17
A man burdened by bloodguilt will be a fugitive until death. Let no one help him.
Proverbs 28:17 In-Context
15
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16
A tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
17
Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder will seek refuge in the grave; let no one hold them back.
18
The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but the one whose ways are perverse will fall into the pit.
19
Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.
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Genesis 9:6
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1 Samuel 30:17
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1 Kings 20:20
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Jeremiah 41:15
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Jeremiah 44:14
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