Proverbs 24:12

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

Key Reflection

This verse encourages vigilance and intervention in the face of injustice, urging us to rescue those in peril or on the path toward destruction, whether literal or metaphorical. It underscores the importance of compassionate action to prevent harm or guide others away from harmful paths.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

AsProverbs 24:11warned men against acquiescing in an unrighteous tyranny, so this denounces the tendency to hush up a wrong with the false plea of ignorance. CompareEcclesiastes 5:8.Proverbs 24:10-12thus forms a complete and connected whole.

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