American Standard Version
"The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life. "
— Proverbs 29:10, American Standard Version
“The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.”
“The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.”
“Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life.”
“Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.”
“Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.”
“The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.”
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.
Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.