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Exodus 21:14

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.
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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.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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