16 A (A)leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But a person who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
17 A person who is (B)burdened with the guilt of human blood
Will [a]be a fugitive until death; no one is to support him!
18 One who walks blamelessly will receive help,
But one who is [b](C)crooked will fall all at once.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:17 Lit flee to the pit
  2. Proverbs 28:18 Lit perverse of two ways

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