Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 29:10
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Berean Standard Bible
Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
King James Version
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
World English Bible
The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
American Standard Version
The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 29
8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
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