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
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
World English Bible
10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;
and they seek the life of the upright.
Proverbs 29:10
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:10 Or person, and seek the life of the upright
Proverbs 29:16
World English Bible
16 When the wicked increase, sin increases;
but the righteous will see their 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
World English Bible
27 A dishonest man detests the righteous,
and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
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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