Proverbs 29:6-7
World English Bible
6 An evil man is snared by his sin,
but the righteous can sing and be glad.
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor.
The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
Proverbs 29:6-7
American Standard Version
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare;
But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor;
The wicked [a]hath not understanding to know it.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:7 Or, understandeth not knowledge
Proverbs 29:10
World English Bible
10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;
and they seek the life of the upright.
Proverbs 29:10
American Standard Version
10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect;
[a]And as for the upright, they seek his life.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:10 Or, But the upright care for his soul
Proverbs 29:16
World English Bible
16 When the wicked increase, sin increases;
but the righteous will see their downfall.
Proverbs 29:16
American Standard Version
16 When the wicked [a]are increased, transgression increaseth;
But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:16 Or, are in authority
Proverbs 29:27
World English Bible
27 A dishonest man detests the righteous,
and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
Proverbs 29:27
American Standard Version
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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