| Proverbs 29:10 Parallel Translations |  |
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| NASB: | Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life. (NASB ©1995) |
| GWT: | Bloodthirsty people hate an innocent person, but decent people seek to protect his life.(GOD'S WORD®) |
| KJV: | The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. |
| ASV: | The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life. |
| BBE: | Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul. |
| DBY: | The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul. |
| ERV: | The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: and as for the upright, they seek his life. |
| JPS: | The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life. |
| WBS: | The blood-thirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. |
| WEB: | The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright. |
| YLT: | Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul. |
| Proverbs 29:10 Cross References |
| XREF: | Genesis 4:5 but for Cain and for his offering He had no regard. So Cain became very angry and his countenance fell.
1 John 3:12 not as Cain, who was of the evil one and slew his brother. And for what reason did he slay him? Because his deeds were evil, and his brother's were righteous. (NASB ©1995) |
| Commentaries and Concordances |
| WES: | 29:10 Seek - To preserve it. |
| MHC: | 29:1 If God wounds, who can heal? The word of God warns all to flee from the wrath to come, to the hope set before us in Jesus Christ. 2. The people have cause to rejoice or mourn, as their rulers are righteous or wicked. 3. Divine wisdom best keeps us from ruinous lusts. 4. The Lord Jesus is the King who will minister true judgment to the people. 5. Flatterers put men off their guard, which betrays them into foolish conduct. 6. Transgressions always end in vexations. Righteous men walk at liberty, and walk in safety. 7. This verse is applicable to compassion for the distress of the poor, and the unfeeling disregard shown by the wicked. 8. The scornful mock at things sacred and serious. Men who promote religion, which is true wisdom, turn away the wrath of God. 9. If a wise man dispute with a conceited wrangler, he will be treated with anger or ridicule; and no good is done. 10. Christ told his disciples that they should be hated of all men. The just, whom the blood-thirsty hate, gladly do any thing for their salvation. |
| CONC: | Blameless Blood Bloodshed Bloodthirsty Blood-thirsty Care Concerned Evil-doers Hate Haters Integrity Kill Perfect Seek Sincere Soul Upright Wicked |
| PREV: | Blameless Blood Bloodshed Bloodthirsty Blood-Thirsty Concerned Evil-Doers Good Hate Haters Integrity Kill Life Perfect Seek Sincere Soul Upright Wicked |
| NEXT: | Blameless Blood Bloodshed Bloodthirsty Blood-Thirsty Concerned Evil-Doers Good Hate Haters Integrity Kill Life Perfect Seek Sincere Soul Upright Wicked |
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