Proverbs 28:17
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
In context
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16 A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
18 He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
Proverbs 28:17 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
- KJV King James Version
- A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
- WEB World English Bible
- A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A man oppressed with the blood of a soul, Unto the pit fleeth, none taketh hold on him.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A man laden with the blood of [any] person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.