Proverbs 29:10 “Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his li…”

Proverbs 29:10

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.

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Cross references

“The blood-thirsty”

Genesis 4:5–8 1 Samuel 20:31–33 1 Samuel 22:11–23 1 Kings 21:20 1 Kings 22:8 2 Chronicles 18:7

Genesis 4:5–8 · BSB

but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell.

1 Samuel 20:31–33 · BSB

For as long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Now send for him and bring him to me, for he must surely die!”

1 Samuel 22:11–23 · BSB

Then 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.

1 Kings 21:20 · BSB

When 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.

1 Kings 22:8 · BSB

The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of 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 n…

2 Chronicles 18:7 · BSB

“but”

1 Samuel 15:11 Jeremiah 13:15–17 Jeremiah 40:14–16 Luke 23:34 John 5:34 Acts 7:60

1 Samuel 15:11 · BSB

“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.

Jeremiah 13:15–17 · BSB

Listen and give heed. Do not be arrogant, for the LORD has spoken.

Jeremiah 40:14–16 · BSB

and 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.

Luke 23:34 · BSB

Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.

John 5:34 · BSB

Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved.

Acts 7:60 · BSB

Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

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

In context

9If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.

11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

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