en_tn/act/28/03.md

a viper came out

"a poisonous snake came out of the bundle of sticks"

fastened on his hands

"bit Paul's hand and did not let go"

This man certainly is a murderer

"For sure, this man is a murderer" or "This man is truly a murderer"

yet justice will not permit him to live

"the goddess called Justice will not allow him to escape death"