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Proverbs 28:17

King James Version (KJV)

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Proverbs 28:17

Verse 17 of 28

Scripture focus

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

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 28:17

Theological / Devotional

Flee to the pit. In declaring that death is the punishment for murder and none should intervene to prevent the infliction of the penalty, Solomon is but echoing the words of Moses (see Gen. 9:5, 6; Ex. 21:12-14).

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