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Proverbs 29:6-8
Living Bible
Proverbs 29:6-8
Living Bible
5-6 Flattery is a trap; evil men are caught in it, but good men stay away and sing for joy.
7 The good man knows the poor man’s rights; the godless don’t care.
8 Fools start fights everywhere while wise men try to keep peace.
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Proverbs 29:6-8
New International Version
Proverbs 29:6-8
New International Version
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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