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Proverbs 29:10
10The bloodthirsty hate the blameless [because of his integrity], But the upright are concerned for his life.
Proverbs 29:10 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
- New International Version (NIV)The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.
Context of Proverbs 29:10
8Scoffers set a city afire [by stirring up trouble], But wise men turn away anger [and restore order with their good judgment]. 9If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish and arrogant man, The foolish man [ignores logic and fairness and] only rages or laughs, and there is no peace (rest, agreement). The bloodthirsty hate the blameless [because of his integrity], But the upright are concerned for his life. 11A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger, But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back. 12If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption], All his officials will become wicked.
Read all of Proverbs 29Proverbs 29:10 word by word
אַנְשֵׁ֣י דָ֭מִים יִשְׂנְאוּ־תָ֑ם וִֽ֝ישָׁרִ֗ים יְבַקְשׁ֥וּ נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 29:10
- Genesis 4:5but for Cain and his offering He had no respect. So Cain became extremely angry (indignant), and he looked annoyed and hostile.
- 1 Samuel 20:31For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, neither you [as heir to the throne] nor your kingdom will be established. So now, send [someone] and bring him to me, for he must die.”
- 1 Samuel 22:11Then the king sent someone to call Ahimelech the priest, the son of Ahitub, and all his father’s household, the priests who were at Nob; and all of them came to the king.
- 1 Kings 21:20Ahab said to Elijah, “Have you found me, O my enemy?” And he answered, “I have found you, because you have sold yourself to do evil in the sight of the Lord.
- 1 Kings 22:8The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is one more man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the Lord, but I hate him, because he never prophesies good news for me, but only evil.” But Jehoshaphat said, “May the king not say that [Micaiah only tells bad news].”
- 2 Chronicles 18:7The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man by whom we may inquire of the Lord, but I hate him, for he never prophesies [anything] good for me, but always evil. He is Micaiah the son of Imla” And Jehoshaphat said, “Let not the king say so [perhaps this time it will be different].”
- Mark 6:18For John had been saying to Herod, “It is not lawful [under Mosaic Law] for you to have your brother’s wife.”
- John 15:18“If the world hates you [and it does], know that it has hated Me before it hated you.
- 1 John 3:12and not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother [Abel]. And why did he murder him? Because Cain’s deeds were evil, and his brother’s were righteous.
- 1 Samuel 15:11“I regret that I made Saul king, for he has turned away from following Me and has not carried out My commands.” Samuel was angry [over Saul’s failure] and he cried out to the Lord all night.
- Jeremiah 13:15Listen and pay close attention, do not be haughty and overconfident, For the Lord has spoken [says Jeremiah].
- Jeremiah 18:20Should good be repaid with evil? Yet they have dug a pit for me. Remember [with compassion] that I stood before You To speak good on their behalf, To turn Your anger away from them.
- Jeremiah 40:14and said to him, “Do you know that Baalis the king of the Ammonites has sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to take your life?” But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam did not believe them.
- Luke 23:34And Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots, dividing His clothes among themselves.
- John 5:34But the testimony I receive is not from man [a merely human witness]; but I say these things so that you may be saved [that is, have eternal life].
- Acts 7:60Then falling on his knees [in worship], he cried out loudly, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them [do not charge them]!” When he had said this, he fell asleep [in death].
Commentaries on Proverbs 29:10
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10Seek his soul - i. e., “Care for, watch over, his life” (compare Psalm 142:4).Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10Verse 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.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. bloodthirsty--(Compare Margin), murderers (Psa 5:6; 26:9). hate, &c.--(Pr 1:11; Ge 3:4). seek ... soul--that is, to preserve it.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 29
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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