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Proverbs 28:17

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A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.

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  1. Proverbs 28:15

    As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

  2. Proverbs 28:16

    The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

  3. Proverbs 28:18

    Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

  4. Proverbs 28:19

    He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

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