An evil man is (A)ensnared in his transgression,
    but a righteous man (B)sings and rejoices.

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The wicked are snared by their own sin;[a]
    the righteous sing and rejoice.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:6 Tg, Syr; MT In the sin of an evil man is a snare

10 Bloodthirsty men (A)hate one who is blameless
    and seek the life of the upright.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:10 Or but the upright seek his soul

10 Murderous people hate the innocent,
    and they seek the lives of the virtuous.

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27 (A)An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
    but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.

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27 The unjust person is disgusting to the righteous;
    the straight path is disgusting to the wicked.

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