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.