King James Version
Proverbs 29:7 in the King James Version says “The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 29 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.”
Proverbs 29:7 · KJV
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. bring: or, set a city on fire
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“considereth”
H3045to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
“the cause”
H1779judgement (the suit, justice, sentence or tribunal); by implication also strife
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
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