World English Bible
Proverbs 28:17
“A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 28
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
A man who is tormented by life blood 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.