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The upright seek to help the blameless
Proverbs 29:10 New King James Version (NKJV) 10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being. New International Version (NIV) 10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright. New Living Translation (NLT) 10 The bloodthirsty hate blameless people, but the upright seek to help them. English…
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Don’t have an argument with a fool
Proverbs 29:9 New King James Version (NKJV) 9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace. New International Version (NIV) 9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. New Living Translation…
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Scoffers set a city aflame
Proverbs 29:8 New King James Version (NKJV) 8 Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath. New International Version (NIV) 8 Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger. New Living Translation (NLT) 8 Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but the wise will calm anger. English Standard…
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The righteous care about justice for the poor
Proverbs 29:7 New King James Version (NKJV) 7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge. New International Version (NIV) 7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. New Living Translation (NLT) 7 The godly care about the rights…
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The righteous sings and rejoices
Proverbs 29:6 New King James Version (NKJV) 6 By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices. New International Version (NIV) 6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad. New Living Translation (NLT) 6 Evil people are trapped by sin, but the…
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Evil people are trapped by sin
Proverbs 29:6 New King James Version (NKJV) 6 By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices. New International Version (NIV) 6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad. New Living Translation (NLT) 6 Evil people are trapped by sin, but the…
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A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet
Proverbs 29:5 New King James Version (NKJV) 5 A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet.
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One who demands bribes destroys the Land
Proverbs 29:4 New King James Version (NKJV) 4 The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it. New International Version 4 By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down. New Living Translation 4 A just king gives stability to his…
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The king establishes the land by justice
Proverbs 29:4 New King James Version (NKJV) 4 The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
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When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice
Proverbs 29:2 New King James Version (NKJV) 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.