Holy Scripture
Proverbs 24:11
A church father on this verse
“"Redeem those who are ready to be slain; spare no effort." [Solomon] did not say, "Enquire curiously, and learn who they are," and yet for the most part they who are led away to execution are wicked. This especially is charity. For he that does good to a friend does it not altogether for God's sake; but he that does g…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
11Deliver them that are led away to death, And redeem them that are appointed to be slain; spare not thy help.
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In context
9The fool also dies in sins; And uncleanness attaches to a pestilent man.
10He shall be defiled in the evil day, And in the day of affliction, until he be utterly consumed.
— Proverbs 24:11 —
12But if thou shouldest say, I know not this man; Know that the Lord knows the hearts of all; And he that formed breath for all, he knows all things, Who renders to every man according to his works.
13My son, eat honey, for the honeycomb is good, That thy throat may be sweetened.