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Proverbs 29:7
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.
Proverbs 29:7 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 29:7 in other translations
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
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In context
4 The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
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 hath not understanding to know it.
8 Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
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