Proverbs 29:7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: But the wicked regardeth not to know it.
In context
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: But he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
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. 10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: But the just seek his soul.
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- 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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 29:7 in the ESV
A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.