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Proverbs 29:7

The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
Proverbs 29:7 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it.

    BBE

  • The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.

    YLT

  • The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it.

    ENG

  • The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

    WBT

  • The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.

    BSB

In context

5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

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