Proverbs 24:11

v. 11. If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, rather, "Deliver those who are taken to death," and those that are ready to be slain, the appeal being directed particularly to such as witnessed the deeds of religious fanatics, who then, as now, often made it a point to interfere with the business of the government and to demand the severest punishments for such as had incurred their displeasure;