Proverbs 28:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 28:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 28:17 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 28:17 — KJV
“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)
Proverbs 28:17 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 28:17
“That the slayer that killeth any person unawares and unwittingly may flee thither: and they shall be your refuge from the avenger of blood.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:17: blood, any, person
“These were the cities appointed for all the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them, that whosoever killeth any person at unawares might flee thither, and not die by the hand of the avenger of blood, until he stood before the congregation.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:17: blood, any, person
“Then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee thither, which killeth any person at unawares. at...: Heb. by error”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:17: any, person, flee
“These six cities shall be a refuge, both for the children of Israel, and for the stranger, and for the sojourner among them: that every one that killeth any person unawares may flee thither.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:17: any, person, flee
“Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:17: doeth, any, let
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