An evil person is caught by sin,(A)
but the righteous one sings and rejoices.(B)

The righteous person knows the rights[a] of the poor,(C)
but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.

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  1. 29:7 Lit justice

By wrongdoing an evil person is (A)ensnared,
But the righteous (B)sings and rejoices.
The (C)righteous [a]is concerned for the rights of the poor;
The wicked does not understand such [b]concern.

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  1. Proverbs 29:7 Lit knows the cause
  2. Proverbs 29:7 Lit knowledge

10 Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person,(A)
but the upright care about him.[a]

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  1. 29:10 Or person, and seek the life of the upright

10 People of (A)bloodshed hate the blameless person,
But the upright [a]are concerned for his life.

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  1. Proverbs 29:10 Lit seek his soul

16 When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,
but the righteous will see their downfall.(A)

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16 When the wicked [a]increase, wrongdoing increases;
But the (A)righteous will see their downfall.

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  1. Proverbs 29:16 Or become great

27 An unjust person is detestable to the righteous,
and one whose way is upright
is detestable to the wicked.(A)

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27 An (A)unjust person is an abomination to the righteous,
And one who is (B)upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

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