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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 24, Verse 12

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If thou forbear to deliver [them that are] drawn unto death, and [those that are] ready to be slain;
King James Version
If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider [it]? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth [not] he know [it]? and shall [not] he render to [every] man according to his works?
American Standard Version
If thou sayest, Behold, we knew not this; Doth not he that weigheth the hearts consider it? And he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? And shall not he render to every man according to his work?
New English Translation
If you say,“But we did not know about this,” won’t the one who evaluates hearts discern it? Won’t the one who guards your life realize and repay each person according to his deeds?
World English Bible
If you say, "Behold, we didn't know this;" doesn't he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesn't he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work?
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My son, eat thou honey, because [it is] good; and the honeycomb, [which is] sweet to thy taste:
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So [shall] the knowledge of wisdom [be] unto thy soul: when thou hast found [it], then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
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Lay not wait, O wicked [man], against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
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For a just [man] falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
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Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
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Lest the LORD see [it], and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
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Fret not thyself because of evil [men], neither be thou envious at the wicked;
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For there shall be no reward to the evil [man]; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
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My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change:
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For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?