Proverbs 29:10

In 11 translations

BSB

Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.Or but the upright seek his soul

KJV

The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.The bloodthirsty: Heb. Men of blood

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

Men of blood hate the perfect, || And the upright seek his soul.

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

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

GNV

Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.

JPS

The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.

LXXE

Bloody men hate a holy person, but the upright will seek his soul.

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Original-language editions

WLC

אַנְשֵׁ֣י דָ֭מִים יִשְׂנְאוּ־תָ֑ם וִֽ֝ישָׁרִ֗ים יְבַקְשׁ֥וּ נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃

LXX-Br

Ἄνδρες αἱμάτων μέτοχοι μισοῦσιν ὅσιον, οἱ δὲ εὐθεῖς ἐκζητήσουσι ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• John 15:18–19If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.
• 1 John 3:12–13Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did Cain slay him? Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were righteous. So do not be surprised, brothers, if…
• Genesis 4:5–8but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell. “Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen? If you do what is right, will you…
• 1 Samuel 22:11–23Then the king sent messengers to summon Ahimelech the priest, the son of Ahitub, and his father’s whole family, who were priests at Nob. And all of them came to the king. “Listen now, son of Ahitub,” said Saul. “Here I…
• 1 Samuel 20:31–33For as long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingship shall be established. Now send for him and bring him to me, for he must surely die!” “Why must he be put to death?” Jonathan replied.…
• Mark 6:24–27Then she went out and asked her mother, “What should I request?” And her mother answered, “The head of John the Baptist.” At once the girl hurried back to the king with her request: “I want you to give me the head of…
• 1 Kings 22:8The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man who can ask the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!”…
• Mark 6:18–19For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!” So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she had been unable,
• Romans 10:1Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.
• 1 Samuel 15:11“I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned away from following Me and has not carried out My instructions.” And Samuel was distressed and cried out to the LORD all that night.
• 2 Chronicles 18:7The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man who can ask the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!”…
• Jeremiah 40:14–16and said to him, “Are you aware that Baalis king of the Ammonites has sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to take your life?” But Gedaliah son of Ahikam did not believe them. Then Johanan son of Kareah spoke privately to…
• 1 Kings 21:20When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, “So you have found me out, my enemy.” He replied, “I have found you out because you have sold yourself to do evil in the sight of the LORD.
• Luke 23:34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
• Jeremiah 13:15–17Listen and give heed. Do not be arrogant, for the LORD has spoken. Give glory to the LORD your God before He brings darkness, before your feet stumble on the dusky mountains. You wait for light, but He turns it into…
• John 5:34Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved.

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