American Standard Version
"The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it. "
— Proverbs 29:7, American Standard Version
“The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.”
“The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.”
“The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge.”
“The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.”
“The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it.”
“The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.”
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.
Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.