Proverbs 29:6-8

New King James Version

⁶By transgression an evil man is snared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.

⁷The righteous ^(A)considers the cause of the poor,
But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

⁸Scoffers ^(B)set a city aflame,
But wise men turn away wrath.

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Proverbs 29:6-8

New International Version

⁶Evildoers are snared by their own sin,^(A)
but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.

⁷The righteous care about justice for the poor,^(B)
but the wicked have no such concern.

⁸Mockers stir up a city,
but the wise turn away anger.^(C)

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Proverbs 29:6-8

English Standard Version

⁶An evil man is ^(A)ensnared in his transgression,
    but a righteous man ^(B)sings and rejoices.
⁷A righteous man ^(C)knows the rights of the poor;
    a wicked man does not ^(D)understand such knowledge.
⁸^(E)Scoffers set a city aflame,
    but the wise turn away wrath.