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Proverbs 29:7

World English Bible

The righteous care about justice for the poor.
The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

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Proverbs 29:7 in other translations

The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.

Proverbs 29:7 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 29:7 in context

  1. 5A man who flatters his neighbor
    spreads a net for his feet.
  2. 6An evil man is snared by his sin,
    but the righteous can sing and be glad.
  3. 7The righteous care about justice for the poor.
    The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
  4. 8Mockers stir up a city,
    but wise men turn away anger.
  5. 9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,
    the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.