By wrongdoing an evil person is (A)ensnared,
But the righteous (B)sings and rejoices.
The (C)righteous [a]is concerned for the rights of the poor;
The wicked does not understand such [b]concern.
Arrogant people (D)inflame a city,
But (E)wise people turn away anger.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:7 Lit knows the cause
  2. Proverbs 29:7 Lit knowledge

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