| Proverbs 29:7 Parallel Translations |  |
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| NASB: | The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern. (NASB ©1995) |
| GWT: | A righteous person knows the just cause of the poor. A wicked person does not understand this.(GOD'S WORD®) |
| KJV: | The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. |
| ASV: | The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it . |
| BBE: | The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it. |
| DBY: | The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge. |
| ERV: | The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: the wicked hath not understanding to know it. |
| JPS: | The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge. |
| WBS: | The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. |
| WEB: | The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge. |
| YLT: | The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge. |
| Proverbs 29:7 Cross References |
| XREF: | Job 29:16 "I was a father to the needy, And I investigated the case which I did not know.
Psalm 41:1 For the choir director. A Psalm of David. How blessed is he who considers the helpless; The LORD will deliver him in a day of trouble.
Proverbs 31:8 Open your mouth for the mute, For the rights of all the unfortunate.
Proverbs 31:9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, And defend the rights of the afflicted and needy. (NASB ©1995) |
| Commentaries and Concordances |
| MHC: | 29:1 If God wounds, who can heal? The word of God warns all to flee from the wrath to come, to the hope set before us in Jesus Christ. 2. The people have cause to rejoice or mourn, as their rulers are righteous or wicked. 3. Divine wisdom best keeps us from ruinous lusts. 4. The Lord Jesus is the King who will minister true judgment to the people. 5. Flatterers put men off their guard, which betrays them into foolish conduct. 6. Transgressions always end in vexations. Righteous men walk at liberty, and walk in safety. 7. This verse is applicable to compassion for the distress of the poor, and the unfeeling disregard shown by the wicked. 8. The scornful mock at things sacred and serious. Men who promote religion, which is true wisdom, turn away the wrath of God. 9. If a wise man dispute with a conceited wrangler, he will be treated with anger or ridicule; and no good is done. 10. Christ told his disciples that they should be hated of all men. The just, whom the blood-thirsty hate, gladly do any thing for their salvation. |
| CONC: | Aren't Attention Care Cause Concern Concerned Considereth Evil-doer Gives Justice Knoweth Plea Poor Regardeth Righteous Rights Taketh Understand Understandeth Understanding Upright Wicked |
| PREV: | Attention Care Cause Concern Concerned Considereth Evil-Doer Gives Justice Plea Poor Regardeth Righteous Rights Thought Understand Understandeth Understanding Upright Wicked |
| NEXT: | Attention Care Cause Concern Concerned Considereth Evil-Doer Gives Justice Plea Poor Regardeth Righteous Rights Thought Understand Understandeth Understanding Upright Wicked |
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