Albert Barnes Commentary Proverbs 28:17

"A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him." — Proverbs 28:17 (ASV)

The case of willful murder, not the lesser crime of manslaughter for which the cities of refuge were appointed. One, with that guilt on his soul, is simply hastening toward his own destruction. Those who see him must simply stand aloof, and let God’s judgments fulfill themselves.