Tree of Life Version
Proverbs 29:10
10Bloodthirsty people hate a man of integrity and seek the soul of the upright.
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
8Mockers incite a city, but wise men turn away anger. 9If a wise man argues with a foolish man, he rants or laughs, with no resolution. Bloodthirsty people hate a man of integrity and seek the soul of the upright. 11A fool gives full vent to his temper, but a wise man holds it back. 12If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants will be 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 upon Cain and his offering He did not look favorably. Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell.
- 1 Samuel 20:31For as long as the son of Jesse lives on earth, neither you nor your kingship will be secure. Now, send word and bring him to me, for he is a son of death!”
- 1 Samuel 22:11Then the king sent word to summon the kohen Ahimelech son of Ahitub and all the kohanim of his father’s house who were in Nob. So they all came to the king.
- 1 Kings 21:20Ahab said to Elijah, “Have you found me, my enemy?” “I have found you,” he answered, “because you have sold yourself over to do what is evil in Adonai’s eyes.
- 1 Kings 22:8The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “Yes, there is still one by whom we may inquire of Adonai—Micaiah son of Imlah—but I hate him, because he never prophesies good concerning me, only evil.” But Jehoshaphat said, “May the king not say so!”
- 2 Chronicles 18:7The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of Adonai—but I hate him, because he has never prophesied anything good about me but always evil. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” But Jehoshaphat said, “May the king never say such a thing.”
- Mark 6:18For John had been telling Herod, “It is not permitted for you to have your brother’s wife.”
- John 15:18“If the world hates you, know that it has hated Me before you.
- 1 John 3:12Do not be like Cain, who was from the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his deeds were evil, while his brother’s were righteous.
- 1 Samuel 15:11“I regret that I made Saul king, for he has turned back from following Me and has not carried out My commands.” So Samuel was troubled and cried out to Adonai all night long.
- Jeremiah 13:15Hear and give ear! Do not be haughty! For Adonai has spoken.
- Jeremiah 18:20Will good be repaid for evil? For they dug a pit for my soul. Remember how I stood before You to speak good on their behalf, to turn Your wrath from them.
- Jeremiah 40:14and said to him, “Are you aware that Baalis the king of Ammon’s children has sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to take your life?” But Gedaliah son of Ahikam did not believe them.
- Luke 23:34But Yeshua was saying, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Then they cast lots, dividing up His clothing.
- John 5:34I do not receive the testimony of man, but I say these things so that you may be saved.
- Acts 7:60Then he fell on his knees and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!” After he said this, he died.
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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