Proverbs 29:6-7
Lexham English Bible
6 In transgression, an evil man is a snare,
but the righteous will sing and rejoice.[a]
7 The righteous knows the case of the poor,
but the wicked does not understand knowledge.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:6 Hebrew “he will rejoice”
Proverbs 29:6-7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
7 The righteous person knows the rights[a] of the poor,(C)
but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:7 Lit justice
Proverbs 29:10
Lexham English Bible
10 Men of blood hate the blameless,
and they seek the life of the upright.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:10 Or “soul,” or “inner self”
Proverbs 29:10
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:10 Or person, and seek the life of the upright
Proverbs 29:16
Lexham English Bible
16 With the increase of the wicked, transgression will increase,
but the righteous will look on his downfall.
Proverbs 29:16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
16 When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,
but the righteous will see their downfall.(A)
Proverbs 29:27
Lexham English Bible
27 A man of injustice is an abomination to the righteous,
but the upright[a] is an abomination to the wicked.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:27 Literally “upright of way”
Proverbs 29:27
Holman Christian Standard Bible
27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous,
and one whose way is upright
is detestable to the wicked.(A)
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