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Proverbs 29:7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
Proverbs 29:7 · King James Version
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Proverbs 29:7 in other translations
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.
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 judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
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