Proverbs 24:11

If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 24:11

BSB

Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter.

AKJV

If you forbear to deliver them that are drawn to death, and those that are ready to be slain;

CPDV

Rescue those who are led away to death. And do not cease from delivering those who are dragged away to a violent death.

ERV

Deliver them that are carried away unto death, and those that are ready to be slain see that thou hold back.

NHEB

Rescue those who are being led away to death. Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter.

SMT

If thou shalt refrain to deliver those being brought to death, and those going to be slain;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 24:11

IfthouforbearH2820VerbtodeliverH5337VerbthemthataredrawnH3947VerbuntodeathH4194Noun MasculineandthosethatarereadyH4131VerbtobeslainH2027Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 24:11

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 24:11

Summary

Moral duty to rescue doomed persons

Event

Command to save condemned lives

Estimated Time Period

c. 900 BC