Exodus 21:12-14

King James Version

¹²He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.

¹³And if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver him into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee.

¹⁴But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.

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Exodus 21:12-14

New International Version

Personal Injuries

¹²“Anyone who strikes a person with a fatal blow is to be put to death.^(A) ¹³However, if it is not done intentionally, but God lets it happen, they are to flee to a place^(B) I will designate. ¹⁴But if anyone schemes and kills someone deliberately,^(C) that person is to be taken from my altar and put to death.^(D)

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Exodus 21:12-14

New King James Version

The Law Concerning Violence

¹²^(A)“He who strikes a man so that he dies shall surely be put to death. ¹³However, ^(B)if he did not lie in wait, but God ^(C)delivered him into his hand, then ^(D)I will appoint for you a place where he may flee.