Proverbs 29:6-8
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6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous man sings and rejoices.
7 The [consistently] righteous man knows and cares for the rights of the poor, but the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge.(A)
8 Scoffers set a city afire [inflaming the minds of the people], but wise men turn away wrath.
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Proverbs 29:6-8
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6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin,(A)
but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor,(B)
but the wicked have no such concern.
8 Mockers stir up a city,
but the wise turn away anger.(C)
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