Proverbs 28:17

“A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person, etc.] That sheds the blood of any in a violent manner; that lays violent hands upon a club, and takes away his life, contrary to the law in (<010906>Genesis 9:6). Or, “that is pressed because of the blood of any person”f787; pressed in his own mind; filled with horror, and tortured in his conscience, for the innocent blood he has shed: the letter “daleth” in the word “Adam” is lesser than usual; and Vitringa, on (<233406>Isaiah 34:6); observes, that it signifies a man red with blood, oppressed in his conscience, and depressed by God, which this minute letter is a symbol of; and thinks it applicable to Edom or Rome: or it signifies one…”

“doeth violence . . . blood, &c.--or, that is oppressed by the blood of life (Gen 9:6), which he has taken. to the pit--the grave or destruction (Pro 1:12; Job 33:18-24; Psa 143:7). stay him--sustain or deliver him.”

“The case of willful murder, not the lesser crime of manslaughter for which the cities of refuge were appointed. One, with that guilt on his soul, is simply hasting on to his own destruction. Those who see him must simply stand aloof, and let God’s judgments fulfill themselves. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Violence - That sheddeth any man's blood. Shall flee - Shall speedily be destroyed. Shall slay - None should desire or endeavour to save him from his deserved punishment. Proverbs 28:18”

“28:17 tormented conscience: See 1 Sam 25:31; Rom 2:15; 13:5; cp. Heb 10:22. • Don’t protect him! Murder is such a serious offense that a fine could not replace the death penalty (see Num 35:32).”

“Gen 9:6; Exo 21:14; Num. 35:14-34; Kg1 21:19, Kg1 21:23; Kg2 9:26; Ch2 24:21-25; Mat 27:4, Mat 27:5; Act 28:4 Proverbs 28:18”

“17 A man burdened with the guilt of blood upon his soul Fleeth to the pit; let no one detain him. Luther translates: "A man that doeth violence to the blood of any one," as if he had read the word עשׁק. Lwenstein persuades himself that עשׁק may mean "having oppressed," and for this refers to לבוּשׁ, having clothed, in the Mishna נשׁוּי, רבוּב, Lat. coenatus, juratus; but none of all these cases are of the same nature, for always the conduct designated is interpreted as a suffering of that which is done, e.g., the drawing on, as a being clothed; the riding, as a being ridden, etc. Of עשׁק, in the sense of the oppression of another, there is no such part. pass. as throws the action as a…”