Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The wicked crave evil; their neighbors get no mercy from them. New Living Translation Evil people desire evil; their neighbors get no mercy from them. English Standard Version The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes. Berean Standard Bible The soul of the wicked man craves evil; his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. King James Bible The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. New King James Version The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. New American Standard Bible The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor is shown no compassion in his eyes. NASB 1995 The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. NASB 1977 The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. Legacy Standard Bible The soul of the wicked craves evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. Amplified Bible The soul of the wicked desires evil [like an addictive substance]; His neighbor finds no compassion in his eyes. Christian Standard Bible A wicked person desires evil; he has no consideration for his neighbor. Holman Christian Standard Bible A wicked person desires evil; he has no consideration for his neighbor. American Standard Version The soul of the wicked desireth evil: His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes. Contemporary English Version Evil people want to do wrong, even to their friends. English Revised Version The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. GOD'S WORD® Translation The mind of a wicked person desires evil and has no consideration for his neighbor. Good News Translation Wicked people are always hungry for evil; they have no mercy on anyone. International Standard Version The soul of the wicked craves evil; he extends no mercy to his neighbor. Majority Standard Bible The soul of the wicked man craves evil; his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. NET Bible The appetite of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor is shown no favor in his eyes. New Heart English Bible The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes. Webster's Bible Translation The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes. World English Bible The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe soul of the wicked has desired evil, his neighbor is not gracious in his eyes. Young's Literal Translation The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour. Smith's Literal Translation The soul of the unjust one desired evil: his neighbor shall not be compassionated in his eyes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe soul of the wicked desireth evil, he will not have pity on his neighbour. Catholic Public Domain Version The soul of the impious desires evil; he will not take pity on his neighbor. New American Bible The soul of the wicked desires evil; their neighbor finds no pity in their eyes. New Revised Standard Version The souls of the wicked desire evil; their neighbors find no mercy in their eyes. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe soul of a wicked man is hidden from his neighbor's eyes. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The soul of the evil is not apparent to the eyes of his neighbors. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The soul of the wicked desireth evil; His neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. Brenton Septuagint Translation The soul of the ungodly shall not be pitied by any man. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The King's Heart…9Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife. 10The soul of the wicked man craves evil; his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. 11When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.… Cross References Psalm 10:3 For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD. Micah 2:1 Woe to those who devise iniquity and plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they accomplish it because the power is in their hands. Romans 1:29-31 They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, / slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. / They are senseless, faithless, heartless, merciless. Galatians 5:19-21 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. James 4:1-3 What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you? / You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask. / And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures. Isaiah 57:20-21 But the wicked are like the storm-tossed sea, for it cannot be still, and its waves churn up mire and muck. / “There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.” Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. Mark 7:21-23 For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, / greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. / All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.” 1 John 3:12 Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did Cain slay him? Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were righteous. Genesis 6:5 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time. Proverbs 4:16-17 For they cannot sleep unless they do evil; they are deprived of slumber until they make someone fall. / For they eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence. Proverbs 6:18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, Proverbs 12:12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. Proverbs 24:1-2 Do not envy wicked men or desire their company; / for their hearts devise violence, and their lips declare trouble. Treasury of Scripture The soul of the wicked desires evil: his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. soul Proverbs 3:29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. Proverbs 12:12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. Psalm 36:4 He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil. findeth no favour Proverbs 21:13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. 1 Samuel 25:8-11 Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David… Psalm 112:5,9 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion… Jump to Previous Craves Desire Desired Desires Desireth Evil Evil-Doer Eyes Favor Favour Feeling Findeth Finds Fixed Gets Gracious Kind Mercy Neighbor Neighbour Soul WickedJump to Next Craves Desire Desired Desires Desireth Evil Evil-Doer Eyes Favor Favour Feeling Findeth Finds Fixed Gets Gracious Kind Mercy Neighbor Neighbour Soul WickedProverbs 21 1. The king's heart in the hand of the LordThe soul of the wicked man craves evil; The term "soul" in this context refers to the innermost being or the essence of a person. In biblical terms, the soul is often seen as the seat of emotions and desires. The wicked man's craving for evil indicates a deep-seated inclination towards sin and wrongdoing. This aligns with the biblical understanding of human nature post-Fall, as seen in Genesis 6:5, where every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. The craving for evil suggests a deliberate and persistent pursuit of sin, highlighting the moral corruption that can dominate a person's life. This phrase underscores the idea that wickedness is not merely a series of actions but a condition of the heart. his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. Persons / Places / Events 1. The WickedThis term refers to individuals who are morally wrong or guilty of sin. In the context of Proverbs, the wicked are those who live in opposition to God's wisdom and righteousness. 2. The Neighbor Represents those who are in close proximity or relationship with the wicked. In biblical terms, a neighbor is anyone with whom one interacts, not just those living nearby. 3. Solomon Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the king of Israel known for his wisdom. His proverbs often contrast the righteous and the wicked. 4. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical backdrop of the Proverbs, where community living and relationships were central to daily life. 5. The Soul In Hebrew, the word "nephesh" is used, which can mean life, self, or person. It indicates the inner being or essence of a person. Teaching Points Understanding the Nature of WickednessThe wicked are characterized by an inherent desire for evil, which is a reflection of their inner nature. This craving is not just a matter of actions but of the heart's orientation. Impact on Relationships The wicked's inability to show favor to their neighbor highlights the relational damage caused by sin. It serves as a warning about the destructive nature of wickedness on community and relationships. The Call to Righteousness Believers are called to examine their own hearts and ensure they are aligned with God's righteousness, avoiding the pitfalls of wickedness. The Importance of Loving Neighbors In contrast to the wicked, Christians are called to love and show favor to their neighbors, reflecting God's love and grace. Guarding the Heart Proverbs 4:23 advises to guard the heart, as it is the wellspring of life. This is crucial in preventing the cravings for evil that characterize the wicked.(10) His neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.--The wicked must have whatever he has set his heart upon, however much trouble and sorrow he may cause to his neighbour thereby.Verse 10. - The soul of the wicked desireth veil. A wicked man cannot rest without planning and wishing for some new evil thing. Nothing is safe from his malignant activity (comp. Proverbs 4:16; Proverbs 10:23). His neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes (Isaiah 13:18; Isaiah 26:10). He does not look with pity on friend or neighbour, if they stand in the way of the gratification of his desires; he will sacrifice any one, however closely connected, so that he may work his will. Nothing makes a man more atrociously selfish and hard-hearted than vice (see Proverbs 12:10, and the note there). The LXX. takes the sentence in a passive sense, "The soul of the ungodly shall not be pitied by any one." They who have no pity for others shall meet with no pity themselves; while, on the other hand, the Lord says, "Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy" (Matthew 5:7). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The soulנֶ֣פֶשׁ (ne·p̄eš) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion of the wicked רָ֭שָׁע (rā·šā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person craves אִוְּתָה־ (’iw·wə·ṯāh-) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 183: To incline, desire evil; רָ֑ע (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil his neighbor רֵעֵֽהוּ׃ (rê·‘ê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow finds no favor יֻחַ֖ן (yu·ḥan) Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2603: To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore in his eyes. בְּעֵינָ֣יו (bə·‘ê·nāw) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain Links Proverbs 21:10 NIVProverbs 21:10 NLT Proverbs 21:10 ESV Proverbs 21:10 NASB Proverbs 21:10 KJV Proverbs 21:10 BibleApps.com Proverbs 21:10 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 21:10 Chinese Bible Proverbs 21:10 French Bible Proverbs 21:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 21:10 The soul of the wicked desires evil (Prov. 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