Pro 29:10 | MHM | STEP | Hatred of the Wicked and Love of the Just This section shows the difference between bad people and good people. It explains how evil people treat the upright and how good people respond even to those who hate them. The commentary reminds us of Christ’s teachings and how true justice is shown by caring for others, even enemies. v. 10 : The verse says that blood-thirsty people hate those who do what is right . Bad people, who are compared to the old serpent who was a murderer from the beginning (John 8:44 ), hate upright people because the good do not agree with their evil acts. Good people speak out against their wrong actions, so the wicked want to destroy them. Jesus told His followers, You will be hated by all men (Matthew 10:22 ). Wicked men especially hate honest judges and leaders who try to stop them and make them obey the law. Even though these leaders are actually helping them, the evil people still hate them. On the other hand, the just or good people, love even those who hate them. They seek their soul , meaning they pray for the salvation of their enemies and hope they will change. Jesus taught us to pray, Father, forgive them (Luke 23:34 ). The just also protect other upright people from harm and want to save them from the hands of the wicked (Proverbs 29:10 ).

‏ Proverbs 29:10

Hatred of the Wicked and Love of the Just

This section shows the difference between bad people and good people. It explains how evil people treat the upright and how good people respond even to those who hate them. The commentary reminds us of Christ’s teachings and how true justice is shown by caring for others, even enemies.

v. 10: The verse says that blood-thirsty people hate those who do what is right . Bad people, who are compared to the old serpent who was a murderer from the beginning (John 8:44 ^a), hate upright people because the good do not agree with their evil acts. Good people speak out against their wrong actions, so the wicked want to destroy them. Jesus told His followers, You will be hated by all men (Matthew 10:22 ^b). Wicked men especially hate honest judges and leaders who try to stop them and make them obey the law. Even though these leaders are actually helping them, the evil people still hate them. On the other hand, the just or good people, love even those who hate them. They seek their soul, meaning they pray for the salvation of their enemies and hope they will change. Jesus taught us to pray, Father, forgive them (Luke 23:34 ^c). The just also protect other upright people from harm and want to save them from the hands of the wicked (Proverbs 29:10 ^d).