Proverbs 29:10

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“Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.”

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“Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.”

King James Version · Public Domain
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“The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.”

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Cross references

Other passages that echo Proverbs 29:10 — 21 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 4:5but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell.
  2. 1 Samuel 15:11“I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned away from following Me and has not carried out My instructions.” And Samuel was distressed and cried out to the LORD all that night.
  3. 1 Samuel 20:31For as long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingship shall be established. Now send for him and bring him to me, for he must surely die!”
  4. 1 Samuel 22:11Then the king sent messengers to summon Ahimelech the priest, the son of Ahitub, and his father’s whole family, who were priests at Nob. And all of them came to the king.
  5. 1 Kings 21:20When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, “So you have found me out, my enemy.” He replied, “I have found you out because you have sold yourself to do evil in the sight of the LORD.
  6. 1 Kings 22:8The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man who can ask the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.
  7. 2 Chronicles 18:7The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man who can ask the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.
  8. Proverbs 13:19Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.
  9. Jeremiah 13:15Listen and give heed. Do not be arrogant, for the LORD has spoken.
  10. Jeremiah 18:20Should good be repaid with evil? Yet they have dug a pit for me. Remember how I stood before You to speak good on their behalf, to turn Your wrath from them.
  11. Jeremiah 38:7Now Ebed-melech the Cushite, a court official in the royal palace, heard that Jeremiah had been put into the cistern. While the king was sitting at the Gate of Benjamin,
  12. Jeremiah 38:13and they pulled him up with the ropes and lifted him out of the cistern. And Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard.
  13. Jeremiah 40:14and said to him, “Are you aware that Baalis king of the Ammonites has sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to take your life?” But Gedaliah son of Ahikam did not believe them.
  14. Mark 6:18For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!”
  15. Mark 6:24Then she went out and asked her mother, “What should I request?” And her mother answered, “The head of John the Baptist.”
  16. Luke 23:34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
  17. John 5:34Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved.
  18. John 15:18If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first.
  19. Acts 7:60Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
  20. Romans 10:1Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.
  21. 1 John 3:12Do 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.

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