Proverbs 24:11-12 - Each time I read these verses, I'm convicted to my core. Lord, help me to live this out.
NIV -
Rescue those being led away to death;
hold back those staggering toward slaughter.
If you say, "But we knew nothing about this,"
does not he who weighs the heart perceive it?
Does not he who guards your life know it?
Will he not repay each person according to what he has done?
NKJV -
Deliver those who are drawn toward death,
And hold back those stumbling to the slaughter.
If you say, "Surely we did not know this,"
Does not He who weighs the hearts consider it?
He who keeps your soul, does He not know it?
And will He not render to each man according to his deeds?
NLT -
Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to die;
save them as they stagger to their death.
Don't excuse yourself by saying, "Look, we didn't know."
For God understands all hearts, and he sees you.
He who guards your soul knows you knew.
He will repay all people as their actions deserve.
The Message -
Rescue the perishing;
don't hesitate to step in and help.
If you say, "Hey, that's none of my business,"
will that get you off the hook?
Someone is watching you closely, you know--
Someone not impressed with weak excuses.
CEV -
Don't fail to rescue those who are doomed to die.
Don't say, "I didn't know it!"
God can read your mind.
He watches each of us and knows our thoughts.
And God will pay us back for what we do.
