SinaiProverbs 28:17
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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Proverbs 28:17 in other translations
A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death;
no one will support him.
Proverbs 28:17 in context
- 15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
- 16The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
- 17A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
- 18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
- 19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.