OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 17

Proverbs 28:17

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A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death.

No one will support him.

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Proverbs 28:14–20

14

Blessed is the man who always fears;

but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

15

As a roaring lion or a charging bear,

so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

16

A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.

One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

17
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A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death.

No one will support him.

18

Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe;

but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

19

One who works his land will have an abundance of food;

but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

20

A faithful man is rich with blessings;

but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

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