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the wicked don’t care at all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: <i>but</i> the wicked regardeth not to know <i>it</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The righteous considers the cause of the poor, <i>But</i> the wicked does not understand <i>such</i> knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor; The wicked does not understand <i>such</i> concern.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand <i>such</i> concern.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The righteous knows the cause of the poor, The wicked does not understand <i>that</i> knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The righteous man cares for the rights of the poor, But the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The righteous person knows the rights of the poor, but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The righteous person knows the rights of the poor, but the wicked one does not understand these concerns. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The wicked don't care about the rights of the poor, but good people do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: the wicked hath not understanding to know it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A righteous person knows the just cause of the poor. A wicked person does not understand this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />A good person knows the rights of the poor, but wicked people cannot understand such things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The righteous person is concerned about the poor; but the wicked don't understand what they need to know. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The righteous is concerned about justice for the poor. The wicked does not understand the concern.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The righteous knows the plea of the poor, "" The wicked does not understand knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The just one knew the judgment of the poor: the unjust one will not understand knowledge.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The just care for the cause of the poor; the wicked do not understand such care. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The righteous know the rights of the poor; the wicked have no such understanding.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />A righteous man considers the cause of the poor; but the wicked has no understanding to regard it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For the righteous knows the justice of the poor and the evil does not recognize knowledge.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked understandeth not knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor: but the ungodly understands not knowledge; and the poor man has not an understanding mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/29-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5971" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/29.htm">The Stiff-Necked will Be Destroyed</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dîq (Adj-ms) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">The righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yō·ḏê·a‘ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">consider</a> <a href="/hebrew/1779.htm" title="1779: dîn (N-msc) -- Judgment. From diyn; judgement; by impl. Also strife.">the cause</a> <a href="/hebrew/1800.htm" title="1800: dal·lîm (Adj-mpc) -- Dangling, weak, thin. From dalal; properly, dangling, i.e. weak or thin.">of the poor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rā·šā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">but the wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">have no</a> <a href="/hebrew/995.htm" title="995: yā·ḇîn (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To discern. A primitive root; to separate mentally, i.e.(generally) understand.">regard</a> <a href="/hebrew/1847.htm" title="1847: dā·‘aṯ (N-fs) -- Knowledge. From yada'; knowledge.">for such concerns.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Isaiah 1:17</a></span><br />Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/82-3.htm">Psalm 82:3-4</a></span><br />Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/22-16.htm">Jeremiah 22:16</a></span><br />He took up the cause of the poor and needy, and so it went well with him. Is this not what it means to know Me?” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a></span><br />He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/7-9.htm">Zechariah 7:9-10</a></span><br />“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another. / Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a></span><br />Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a></span><br />For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18-19</a></span><br />“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, / to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-7</a></span><br />Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/5-24.htm">Amos 5:24</a></span><br />But let justice roll on like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/29-12.htm">Job 29:12-17</a></span><br />because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper. / The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy. / I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-11</a></span><br />If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a></span><br />They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a></span><br />Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it.</p><p class="hdg">considereth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/29-16.htm">Job 29:16</a></b></br> I <i>was</i> a father to the poor: and the cause <i>which</i> I knew not I searched out.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/31-13.htm">Job 31:13,21</a></b></br> If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/31-7.htm">Psalm 31:7</a></b></br> I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;</p><p class="hdg">but</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/21-13.htm">Proverbs 21:13</a></b></br> Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/25-9.htm">1 Samuel 25:9-11</a></b></br> And when David's young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/5-28.htm">Jeremiah 5:28</a></b></br> They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, they overpass the deeds of the wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/28-27.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-23.htm">Care</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-25.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-11.htm">Concern</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-10.htm">Concerned</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-22.htm">Considereth</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-4.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-4.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-4.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-3.htm">Plea</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-27.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">Regardeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-6.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/146-7.htm">Rights</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-32.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-5.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Understandeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-16.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-6.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-2.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/29-12.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-16.htm">Care</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-8.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-21.htm">Concern</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-10.htm">Concerned</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-16.htm">Considereth</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-13.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-26.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-23.htm">Plea</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-13.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-8.htm">Regardeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-16.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-5.htm">Rights</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-32.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-19.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-19.htm">Understandeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-2.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-10.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-10.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 29</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm">observations of public government</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/29-15.htm">and of private</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Of anger, pride, thievery, cowardice and corruption</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Proverbs, the righteous are those who live according to God's commandments and seek to embody His wisdom in their daily lives. Historically, the righteous were often seen as those who upheld the covenantal laws given to Israel, and in a broader Christian context, they are those who have been justified by faith in Christ. The righteous are characterized by their integrity and moral uprightness, which sets them apart in a world often marked by injustice and corruption.<p><b>care about</b><br />The Hebrew word used here is "yada," which means to know, perceive, or understand. It implies a deep, intimate knowledge and concern, not just a superficial awareness. This suggests that the righteous are not indifferent or detached from the plight of others but are actively engaged and empathetic. They are moved to action by their understanding and compassion, reflecting the heart of God who is intimately concerned with the welfare of His creation.<p><b>the cause</b><br />The word "cause" in Hebrew is "din," which can mean judgment, justice, or legal case. It refers to the legal rights and needs of individuals, particularly those who are vulnerable or oppressed. In ancient Israel, the cause of the poor and needy was a significant concern, as the law provided specific protections for them. The righteous are those who advocate for justice and ensure that the rights of the marginalized are upheld, aligning with the biblical mandate to defend the widow, the orphan, and the stranger.<p><b>of the poor</b><br />The Hebrew word for "poor" is "dal," which denotes those who are weak, lowly, or lacking in resources. In the biblical context, the poor were often those who were economically disadvantaged, but the term also encompasses those who are socially and politically marginalized. The righteous are called to care for the poor, recognizing their inherent dignity and worth as image-bearers of God. This reflects the biblical theme of God's preferential concern for the poor and His call for His people to act as His hands and feet in the world.<p><b>but the wicked</b><br />The term "wicked" in Hebrew is "rasha," which refers to those who are morally wrong, guilty, or hostile to God. The wicked are characterized by their self-centeredness and disregard for God's laws. In contrast to the righteous, the wicked are often portrayed as those who exploit and oppress others for their gain. Their actions are driven by selfish ambition rather than a desire for justice or righteousness.<p><b>have no such concern</b><br />The phrase "have no such concern" highlights the indifference and apathy of the wicked towards the plight of the poor. In Hebrew, this is expressed as "lo-yavin," meaning they do not understand or perceive. This lack of understanding is not merely intellectual but moral and spiritual, indicating a hardened heart that is unresponsive to the needs of others. The wicked's lack of concern stands in stark contrast to the righteous, who are deeply moved by compassion and a sense of justice. This dichotomy serves as a call to God's people to align themselves with His heart for justice and mercy, actively seeking the welfare of the poor and oppressed.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">The wicked regardeth not to know it.--</span>Literally, <span class= "ital">understandeth not knowledge; </span>he does not know nor care to know anything about his poorer neighbour's affairs, so as to be able to help him. He cares as little about him as did Dives about Lazarus, though he saw him each time he went out of his own door.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Considereth the cause;</span> recognizes the claims, and, as the word <span class="accented">din</span> implies, supports them at the seat of judgment (comp. <a href="/job/29-12.htm">Job 29:12, 16</a>; <a href="/psalms/82-3.htm">Psalm 82:3</a>, etc.). Septuagint, "A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor." <span class="cmt_word">The wicked regardeth not to know it.</span> This is a clumsy translation; it means, pays no attention so as to become fully acquainted with its details and bearings. But the words signify rather, as in the Revised Version margin, "understandeth not knowledge" (<a href="/proverbs/19-25.htm">Proverbs 19:25</a>; <a href="/proverbs/28-5.htm">Proverbs 28:5</a>), has no knowledge which would lead him to enter into the poor man's case, and to sympathize with him in his distress; the claims of the feeble to recognition and relief at his hands are utterly unknown and disregarded. He can daily look on Lazarus at his gate, and find no call for his pity and charity; he can see the wounded traveller in the road, and pass by on the other side. The LXX. offers two translations of the latter clause, reading the second time <span class="hebrew">דשׁ</span> instead of <span class="hebrew">רשׁע</span>, and thereby not improving the sense: "But the ungodly understand. eth not knowledge, and the poor man hath not an understanding mind." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/29-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">צַ֭דִּיק</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">consider</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹדֵ֣עַ</span> <span class="translit">(yō·ḏê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the cause</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּ֣ין</span> <span class="translit">(dîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1779.htm">Strong's 1779: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judgement, strife</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the poor,</span><br /><span class="heb">דַּלִּ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(dal·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1800.htm">Strong's 1800: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dangling, weak, thin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but the wicked</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֝שָׁ֗ע</span> <span class="translit">(rā·šā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have no</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">regard</span><br /><span class="heb">יָבִ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḇîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_995.htm">Strong's 995: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate mentally, understand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for such concerns.</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּֽעַת׃</span> <span class="translit">(dā·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1847.htm">Strong's 1847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Knowledge</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/29-7.htm">Proverbs 29:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/29-7.htm">Proverbs 29:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/29-7.htm">Proverbs 29:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/29-7.htm">Proverbs 29:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/29-7.htm">Proverbs 29:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/29-7.htm">Proverbs 29:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/29-7.htm">Proverbs 29:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/29-7.htm">Proverbs 29:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/29-7.htm">Proverbs 29:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/29-7.htm">Proverbs 29:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/29-7.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 29:7 The righteous care about justice (Prov. 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