Proverbs 29:10
Good News Translation
Bloodthirsty people hate anyone who's honest, but righteous people will protect the life of such a person.

New Revised Standard Version
The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, and they seek the life of the upright.

Contemporary English Version
A murderer hates everyone who is honest and lives right.

New American Bible
The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, but the upright seek his life.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.

the bloodthirsty

Genesis 4:5-8 But to Cain and his offerings he had no respect: and Cain was exceeding angry, and his countenance fell. . . .

1 Samuel 20:31-33 For as long as the son of Isai liveth upon earth, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Therefore now presently send, and fetch him to me: for he is the son of death. . . .

1 Samuel 22:11 Then the king sent to call for Achimelech, the priest, the son of Achitob, and all his father's house, the priests that were in Nobe, and they came all of them to the king.

1 Kings 21:20 And Achab said to Elias: Hast thou found me thy enemy? He said: I have found thee because thou art sold, to do evil in the sight of the Lord.

1 Kings 22:8 And the king of Israel said to Josaphat. There is one man left, by whom we may inquire of the Lord; Micheas, the son of Jemla: but I hate him, for he doth not prophecy good to me, but evil. And Josaphat said: Speak not so, O king.

2 Chronicles 18:7 And the king of Israel said to Josaphat: There is one man, of whom we may ask the will of the Lord: but I hate him, for he never prophesieth good to me, but always evil: and it is Micheas the son of Jemla. And Josaphat said: Speak not thus, O king.

Mark 6:18,19,24-27 For John said to Herod: It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife. . . .

John 15:18,19 If the world hate you, know ye that it hath hated me before you. . . .

1 John 3:12,13 Not as Cain, who was of the wicked one and killed his brother. And wherefore did he kill him? Because his own works were wicked: and his brother's just. . . .

but

1 Samuel 15:11 It repenteth me that I have made Saul king: for he hath forsaken me, and hath not executed my commandments. And Samuel was grieved, and he cried unto the Lord all night.

Jeremiah 13:15-17 Hear ye, and give ear: Be not proud, for the Lord hath spoken. . . .

Jeremiah 18:20 Shall evil be rendered for good, because they have digged a pit for my soul? Remember that I have stood in thy sight, to speak good for them, and to turn away thy indignation from them.

Jeremiah 40:14-16 And they said to him: Know that Baalis the king of the children of Ammon hath sent Ismahel the son of Nathanias to kill thee. And Godolias the son of Ahicam believed them not. . . .

Luke 23:34 And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. But they, dividing his garments, cast lots.

John 5:34 But I receive not testimony from man: but I say these things, that you may be saved.

Acts 7:60 And falling on his knees, he cried with a loud voice, saying: Lord, lay not his sin to their charge: And when he had said this, he fell asleep in the Lord. And Saul was consenting to his death.

Romans 10:1 Brethren, the will of my heart, indeed and my prayer to God is for them unto salvation.

Context
The Stiff-Necked will Be Destroyed
9If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry, or laugh, he shall find no rest. 10Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.11A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.…
Cross References
1 John 3:12
Not as Cain, who was of the wicked one and killed his brother. And wherefore did he kill him? Because his own works were wicked: and his brother's just.

Genesis 4:5
But to Cain and his offerings he had no respect: and Cain was exceeding angry, and his countenance fell.

Psalm 59:2
Deliver me from them that work iniquity, and save me from bloody men.

Proverbs 29:9
If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry, or laugh, he shall find no rest.

Proverbs 29:27
The just abhor a wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.

Proverbs 29:9
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