21:10
In this proverb, the second line gives the result of the first line.
10a The soul of the wicked man craves evil;
10b his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
21:10a
The soul of the wicked man craves evil: This clause means that a consistently sinful person strongly and habitually desires to do things that are harmful to others.
The soul of the wicked man: In this context, the word soul represents either the person’s mind/will or the person himself.
Some other ways to translate this clause are:
The mind of a wicked person desires evil (God’s Word)
-or-
Wicked people are intent on harming others
21:10b
his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes: This clause gives the result of the wicked person’s continual craving to harm others. In English versions, this result is not introduced with a specific conjunction. In some languages, it may be more natural to introduce this clause with a word or phrase such as “so” or “as a result.”
neighbor: In Hebrew, this word can refer to anyone with whom a person interacts. It can include a close friend, an acquaintance, or someone who lives nearby. In 19:6b, the Berean Standard Bible translated the same word as “friend.”
finds no favor in his eyes: In Hebrew, this phrase is literally “is not shown favor in his eyes.” In the context of the first line, it indicates that the wicked person will show no consideration or mercy to his friend or fellow man.
In many cultures, it is somewhat surprising if a person shows no mercy to an acquaintance or friend. Some English versions indicate that this is unexpected behavior by adding a word such as “even.” For example:
even friends do not arouse their pity (Revised English Bible)
Consider whether it is natural to make this implication explicit in your language.
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