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Proverbs 29:6-8
International Standard Version
Proverbs 29:6-8
International Standard Version
The Wicked and Righteous Contrasted
6 An evil man is trapped by transgression,
but the righteous person sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous person is concerned about the poor;
but the wicked don’t understand what they need to know.[a]
8 Scornful men enflame a city,
but the wise defuse anger.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:7 Lit. understand knowledge
Proverbs 29:6-8
New International Version
Proverbs 29:6-8
New International Version
6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin,(A)
but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor,(B)
but the wicked have no such concern.
8 Mockers stir up a city,
but the wise turn away anger.(C)
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