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Proverbs 21:10

World English Bible

The soul of the wicked desires evil;
his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.

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Proverbs 21:10 in other translations

The soul of the wicked desireth evil: His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.

Proverbs 21:10 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 21:10 in context

  1. 8The way of the guilty is devious,
    but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
  2. 9It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop
    than to share a house with a contentious woman.
  3. 10The soul of the wicked desires evil;
    his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.
  4. 11When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom.
    When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
  5. 12The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked,
    and brings the wicked to ruin.