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Proverbs 29:6-7
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Proverbs 29:6-7
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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]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:7 Lit. understand knowledge
Proverbs 29:10
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Proverbs 29:10
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10 Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent person,
but the upright show concern for his life.
Proverbs 29:16
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Proverbs 29:16
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16 As the wicked grow powerful,[a] transgression increases,
but the righteous will observe their downfall.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:16 The Heb. lacks powerful
Proverbs 29:27
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Proverbs 29:27
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27 The unjust man is detestable to the righteous,
and whoever lives blamelessly is detestable to the wicked.
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