International Standard Version so that anyone who kills a person unintentionally and without premeditation may run there and be protected from closely related avengers.
American Standard Version that the manslayer that killeth any person unwittingly and unawares may flee thither: and they shall be unto you for a refuge from the avenger of blood.
Young's Literal Translation for the fleeing thither of a man-slayer smiting life inadvertently, without knowledge; and they have been to you for a refuge from the redeemer of blood.
