Proverbs 29:7
A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
In context
4 By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. 6 An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices. 7 A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge. 8 Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet. 10 Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 29:7 in the KJV
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: But the wicked regardeth not to know it.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 29:7 in the NIV
The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.