16 A ruler who (A)lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
17 If one is burdened with (B)the blood of another,
    he will be a fugitive until death;[a]
    let no one help him.
18 (C)Whoever (D)walks in integrity will be delivered,
    but he who is crooked in his ways will suddenly fall.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:17 Hebrew until the pit

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