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Proverbs 28:17
A man oppressed with the blood of a soul, Unto the pit fleeth, none taketh hold on him.
Proverbs 28:17 · Young's Literal Translation
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Proverbs 28:17 in other translations
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.
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In context
14 O the happiness of a man fearing continually, And whoso is hardening his heart falleth into evil.
15 A growling lion, and a ranging bear, Is the wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.
17 A man oppressed with the blood of a soul, Unto the pit fleeth, none taketh hold on him.
18 Whoso is walking uprightly is saved, And the perverted of ways falleth at once.
19 Whoso is tilling his ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled with poverty.
20 A stedfast man hath multiplied blessings, And whoso is hasting to be rich is not acquitted.
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