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An evil man is ensnared in his transgression,
    but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
A righteous man knows the rights of the poor;
    a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.

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10 Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless,
    and the wicked[a] seek his life.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:10 Cn: Heb upright

16 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases;
    but the righteous will look upon their downfall.

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27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
    but he whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.

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