10The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.


In Context

7 The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.

8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.

11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

12 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

Proverbs 29:10 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

29:10Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity and seek to kill the upright.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

29:10Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

29:10The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:10The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:10The blood-thirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

29:10The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: and as for the upright, they seek his life.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

29:10Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.