Proverbs 29:7
King James Version (KJV)
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
In context
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.
Proverbs 29:7 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
- WEB World English Bible
- The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it .