Proverbs 24:11-12

English Standard Version

¹¹^(A)Rescue those who are being taken away to death;
    hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter.
¹²If you say, “Behold, we did not know this,”
    ^(B)does not he who ^(C)weighs the heart perceive it?
Does not he who ^(D)keeps watch over your soul know it,
    and will he not repay man ^(E)according to his work?

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Proverbs 24:11-12

New Living Translation

¹¹Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to die;
    save them as they stagger to their death.
¹²Don’t excuse yourself by saying, “Look, we didn’t know.”
    For God understands all hearts, and he sees you.
He who guards your soul knows you knew.
    He will repay all people as their actions deserve.

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Proverbs 24:11-12

New International Version

¹¹Rescue those being led away to death;
    hold back those staggering toward slaughter.^(A)
¹²If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,”
    does not he who weighs^(B) the heart perceive it?
Does not he who guards your life know it?
    Will he not repay^(C) everyone according to what they have done?^(D)