10 The wicked crave evil; their neighbors get no mercy from them.

Other Translations of Proverbs 21:10

King James Version

10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

10 Wicked souls love to make trouble; they feel nothing for friends and neighbors.

New King James Version

10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

New Living Translation

10 Evil people desire evil; their neighbors get no mercy from them.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 21:10

Commentary on Proverbs 21:10

(Read Proverbs 21:10)

The evil desires of a wicked man's heart, lead to baseness in his conduct.