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Berean Standard Bible

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

Proverbs 24:11

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Proverbs 24 contains sayings about wisdom, righteousness and courage. This verse stands out because it speaks about intervening for those in mortal danger.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Be the saviour of those who are given up to death, and do not keep back help from those who are slipping to destruction.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Si dejares de librar los que son tomados para la muerte, y los que son llevados al degolladero;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Rescata a los que van rumbo a la muerte, detén a los que a tumbos avanzan al sepulcro.

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