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In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare;
But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor;
The wicked [a]hath not understanding to know it.

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  1. Proverbs 29:7 Or, understandeth not knowledge

10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect;
[a]And as for the upright, they seek his life.

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  1. Proverbs 29:10 Or, But the upright care for his soul

16 When the wicked [a]are increased, transgression increaseth;
But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

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  1. Proverbs 29:16 Or, are in authority

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous;
And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

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