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Proverbs 29:7
The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.
Proverbs 29:7 · Geneva Bible
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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 A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 In the transgression of an euill man is his snare: but the righteous doeth sing and reioyce.
7 The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.
8 Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.
9 If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.
10 Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.
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