Proverbs 28:17
The Scripture
(17) A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs 28 the text contrasts the wicked who are punished and the righteous who prosper, showing that God rewards those who follow his ways. It also warns that the poor who are unjust are judged harshly, while the poor who are righteous will be sustained. The chapter emphasizes that true wisdom includes both moral integrity and practical care for the needy.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 9:6Exodus 21:14Numbers 35:14Numbers 35:15Numbers 35:16Numbers 35:17Numbers 35:18Numbers 35:19Numbers 35:20Numbers 35:21Numbers 35:22Numbers 35:23
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