Proverbs 29:10
Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.
In context
7 A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge. 8 Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet. 10 Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright. 11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. 12 If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 29:10 in the KJV
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: But the just seek his soul.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 29:10 in the NIV
The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.