7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: the wicked hath not understanding to know it.


In Context

4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: the wicked hath not understanding to know it.

8 Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

Proverbs 29:7 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it. ]

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

29:7The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

29:7The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

29:7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it .

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:7The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

29:7The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:7The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it.