Proverbs 29:10
The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
In context
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. 8 Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. 10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright. 11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. 12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 29:10 in the KJV
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: But the just seek his soul.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 29:10 in the ESV
Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.