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Exodus 21:14

If someone murders his neighbor with deliberation, by lying in wait, you shall tear him away from my altar, so that he may die
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King James Version

But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.

English Standard Version

But if a man willfully attacks another to kill him by cunning, you shall take him from my altar, that he may die.

New International Version

But if a man schemes and kills another man deliberately, take him away from my altar and put him to death.