Proverbs 29:10

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American King James Version (AKJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Basic English Translation (BBE)

Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.

Webster's Revision

The blood-thirsty 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.

English Revised Version (ERV)

The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: and as for the upright, they seek his life.

Barnes's Proverbs 29:10 Bible Commentary

Seek his soul - i. e., "Care for, watch over, his life" (compare Psalm 142:4).

Wesley's Proverbs 29:10 Bible Commentary

29:10 Seek - To preserve it.