Proverbs 29:7

American Standard Version

The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.

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Proverbs 29:7 in other translations

The righteous care about justice for the poor.
The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

Proverbs 29:7 · World English Bible

Proverbs 29:7 in context

  1. 5A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
  2. 6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
  3. 7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.
  4. 8Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
  5. 9If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.