Proverbs 29:6-7
Modern English Version
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare,
but the righteous sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor,
but the wicked regards not to know it.
Proverbs 29:6-7
New King James Version
6 By transgression an evil man is snared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous (A)considers the cause of the poor,
But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
Proverbs 29:10
Modern English Version
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright,
but the just seek his soul.
Proverbs 29:10
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:10 Lit. soul or life
Proverbs 29:16
Modern English Version
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;
but the righteous will see their fall.
Proverbs 29:16
New King James Version
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;
But the righteous will see their (A)fall.
Proverbs 29:27
Modern English Version
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just,
and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs 29:27
New King James Version
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
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