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Proverbs 29:10
The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
Proverbs 29:10 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 29:10 in other translations
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
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In context
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.
8 Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
11 A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
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