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By transgression an evil man is (A)ensnared,
But the righteous (B)sings with joy and is glad.
The (C)righteous knows the cause of the poor,
The wicked does not understand that knowledge.

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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 Men of (A)bloodshed hate the blameless,
But the upright seek the well-being of his soul.

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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 [a]increase, transgression increases;
But the (A)righteous will see their fall.

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  1. Proverbs 29:16 Or become great

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 (A)unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
And he who is (B)upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

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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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