Verse Comparison: Proverbs 29:10

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American Standard Version
The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.

Amplified® Bible
The bloodthirsty hate the blameless man, but the upright care for {and} seek [to save] his life.

Contemporary English Version
A murderer hates everyone who is honest and lives right.

Darby English Version
The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.

Good News Bible
Bloodthirsty people hate anyone who's honest, but righteous people will protect the life of such a person.

King James Version
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

New American Standard Bible
Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.

New International Version
Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity
and seek to kill the upright.

New King James Version
The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,
But the upright seek his well-being.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright concern themselves for his life.

Revised Standard Version
Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless, and the wicked seek his life.

Young's Literal Translation
Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.


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