An evil man is (A)ensnared in his transgression,
    but a righteous man (B)sings and rejoices.
A righteous man (C)knows the rights of the poor;
    a wicked man does not (D)understand such knowledge.

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10 Bloodthirsty men (A)hate one who is blameless
    and seek the life of the upright.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:10 Or but the upright seek his soul

16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
    but (A)the righteous will look upon their downfall.

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27 (A)An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
    but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.

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