Proverbs 29:10
“The bloodthirstie hate the vpright: but the iust seeke his soule.”
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Proverbs 29:10 Context
8Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath. 9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether hee rage or laugh, there is no rest. 10The bloodthirstie hate the vpright: but the iust seeke his soule. 11A foole vttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. 12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his seruants are wicked.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 29:10
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
- King James Version
Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.
- Basic English Bible
The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
- Darby Bible
The blood-thirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
- Webster's Bible
The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
- World English Bible
Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 29:10
29:10 Seek - To preserve it.