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Proverbs 29:10

The bloodthirsty hate people of integrity and seek to kill the upright. NIV

The bloodthirsty hate the blameless man, but the upright care for and seek [to save] his life. [Gen. 4:5, 8; I John 3:12.] AMP

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

When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall. NIV

When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall see the fall of the wicked. AMP

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. KJV

Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad. NIV

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous man sings and rejoices. AMP

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. KJV

The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright. NIV

An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way [of the Lord] is an abomination to the wicked. AMP

An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. KJV

Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice. NIV

Many crave and seek the ruler's favor, but the wise man [waits] for justice from the Lord. AMP

Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. KJV

If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. NIV

If a wise man has an argument with a foolish man, the fool only rages or laughs, and there is no rest. AMP

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. KJV

The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both. NIV

The poor man and the oppressor meet together--the Lord gives light to the eyes of both. AMP

The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. KJV