Proverbs 21:10 “The soul of the wicked man craves evil; his neighbor finds no favor in…”

Proverbs 21:10

The soul of the wicked man craves evil; his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

World English Bible

The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.

American Standard Version

The soul of the wicked desireth evil: His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.

Geneva Bible 1599

The soule of the wicked wisheth euill: and his neighbour hath no fauour in his eyes.

Darby Translation

The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

Young's Literal Translation

The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour.

Bible in Basic English

The desire of the evil-doer is fixed on evil: he has no kind feeling for his neighbour.

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Cross references

“soul”

Proverbs 3:29 1 John 2:16 Psalm 36:4 1 Corinthians 10:6 Proverbs 12:12 James 4:1–5

Proverbs 3:29 · BSB

Do not devise evil against your neighbor, for he trustfully dwells beside you.

1 John 2:16 · BSB

For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world.

Psalm 36:4 · BSB

Even on his bed he plots wickedness; he sets himself on a path that is not good; he fails to reject evil.

1 Corinthians 10:6 · BSB

These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did.

Proverbs 12:12 · BSB

The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

James 4:1–5 · BSB

What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you?

“findeth no favour”

Isaiah 32:6–8 Proverbs 21:13 1 Samuel 25:8–11 Psalm 112:5 Psalm 112:9 James 2:13

Isaiah 32:6–8 · BSB

For a fool speaks foolishness; his mind plots iniquity. He practices ungodliness and speaks falsely about the LORD; he leaves the hungry empty and deprives the thirsty of drink.

Proverbs 21:13 · BSB

Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.

1 Samuel 25:8–11 · BSB

Ask your young men, and they will tell you. So let my young men find favor with you, for we have come on the day of a feast. Please give whatever you can spare to your servants and to your son David.’”

Psalm 112:5 · BSB

It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.

Psalm 112:9 · BSB

He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.

James 2:13 · BSB

For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

11When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.

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