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Proverbs 24:11 (WEB)
Rescue those who are being led away to death! Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter!

Fathers and councils · 5

John Cassian, Conferences I–X II.13Conference II
“…and kindly consolations, and as the wise Solomon says, “Spare not to deliver those who are led forth to death, and to redeem those who are to be slain,” and after the example of our Saviour, break not the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax, and ask of the Lord that grace, by means of which you yourself…” — editor's note: Prov. xxiv. 11.
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John Cassian, Conferences XI–XVII XVII.19Conference XVII
“…on after tasting a little water,” and thus fulfil the command: “Deliver those who are being led to death, and spare not to redeem those who are being killed;” or by speaking the truth, would you have given up those in hiding to the men who would kill them?” — editor's note: Prov. xxiv. 11.
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Gregory the Great, Epistles, Books IX–XIV X.9Book X
“For it is written, Rescue them that are drawn unto death, and forbear not to deliver them that are ready to be slain (Prov. xxiv. 11).” — the author cites it
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John Chrysostom, Homilies on Hebrews Homily 10
“And again it is said “Redeem [Ransom] those who are ready to be slain: spare not.” ( Prov. xxiv. 11.)” — the author cites it
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Ambrose of Milan, On the Duties of the Clergy I.36Book I
“Solomon also says: “Deliver him that is led to death.”” — editor's note: Prov. xxiv. 11.
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