“A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.”

Proverbs 28:17 (KJV) |

Proverbs 28:17

From Proverbs 28, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).

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15

As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

16

The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

17

A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.

18

Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

19

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

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