Verse 17
Proverbs 28:17
New Living Translation
17
A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave.<br>Don’t protect him!<br>
Original Language Text
hebrew
אָ֭דָם עָשֻׁ֣ק בְּ/דַם נָפֶשׁ עַד בּ֥וֹר יָ֝נ֗וּס אַל יִתְמְכוּ בֽ/וֹ
English Translation
A man is crushed in blood of a life till he flees to a pit; let them not support him.
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Chapter 28 Context
1
The wicked run away when no one is chasing them,<br>but the godly are as bold as lions.<br>
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2
When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.<br>But wise and knowledgeabl...
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3
A poor person who oppresses the poor<br>is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.<br>
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4
To reject the law is to praise the wicked;<br>to obey the law is to fight them.<br>
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5
Evil people don’t understand justice,<br>but those who follow the LORD understand completely.<br>
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6
Better to be poor and honest<br>than to be dishonest and rich.<br>
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7
Young people who obey the law are wise;<br>those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.<br>
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8
Income from charging high interest rates<br>will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the...
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9
God (Elohim) detests the prayers<br>of a person who ignores the law.<br>
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10
Those who lead good people along an evil path<br>will fall into their own trap,<br>but the honest wi...
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11
Rich people may think they are wise,<br>but a poor person with discernment can see right through the...
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12
When the godly succeed, everyone is glad.<br>When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.<br>
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13
People who conceal their sins will not prosper,<br>but if they confess and turn from them, they will...
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14
Blessed are those who fear to do wrong,<br>but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.<br>
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15
A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor<br>as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.<br>
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16
A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,<br>but one who hates corruption will have a l...
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17
A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave.<br>Don’t protect him!<br>
18
The blameless will be rescued from harm,<br>but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.<br>
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19
A hard worker has plenty of food,<br>but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty.<br>
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20
The trustworthy person will get a rich reward,<br>but a person who wants quick riches will get into...
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21
Showing partiality is never good,<br>yet some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread.<br>
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22
Greedy people try to get rich quick<br>but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty.<br>
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23
In the end, people appreciate honest criticism<br>far more than flattery.<br>
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24
Anyone who steals from his father and mother<br>and says, “What’s wrong with that?”<br>is no better...
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25
Greed causes fighting;<br>trusting the LORD leads to prosperity.<br>
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26
Those who trust their own insight are foolish,<br>but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.<br>
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27
Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,<br>but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cu...
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28
When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.<br>When the wicked meet disaster, the godly flou...
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