Proverbs 24:11 Meaning and Explanation
“If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →You have a responsibility to intervene and rescue those heading toward harm or death.
The Context of Proverbs 24:11
The chapter moves from personal virtue to justice toward others.
What Does Proverbs 24:11 Mean?
This verse awakens conscience. If you see someone heading toward destruction—whether literal violence or spiritual ruin—and you remain silent, you share in the outcome. Your refusal to act is itself a choice, one with consequences.
The call to deliver and rescue applies within your sphere of influence. It invites you to consider where you have the opportunity, wisdom, and courage to help someone in danger.
Proverbs 24:11 in the Original Language
drawn unto death (מות מות mutin mutin) — being pulled or drawn toward death; the repetition intensifies the peril.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 24:11
What does Proverbs 24:11 mean?
You have a responsibility to intervene and rescue those heading toward harm or death.
What is the context of Proverbs 24:11?
The chapter moves from personal virtue to justice toward others.