Proverbs 29:7,11,14,18
Proverbs 29:7 The Message (MSG)
The good-hearted understand what it’s like to be poor; the hardhearted haven’t the faintest idea.
Proverbs 29:11 The Message (MSG)
A fool lets it all hang out; a sage quietly mulls it over.
Proverbs 29:14 The Message (MSG)
Leadership gains authority and respect when the voiceless poor are treated fairly.
Proverbs 29:18 The Message (MSG)
If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; But when they attend to what he reveals, they are most blessed.
Proverbs 29:7 King James Version (KJV)
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: But the wicked regardeth not to know it.
Proverbs 29:11 King James Version (KJV)
A fool uttereth all his mind: But a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Proverbs 29:14 King James Version (KJV)
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
Proverbs 29:18 King James Version (KJV)
Where there is no vision, the people perish: But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Proverbs 29:7 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern.
Proverbs 29:11 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.
Proverbs 29:14 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 29:18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.
Proverbs 29:7 New Century Version (NCV)
Good people care about justice for the poor, but the wicked are not concerned.
Proverbs 29:11 New Century Version (NCV)
Foolish people lose their tempers, but wise people control theirs.
Proverbs 29:14 New Century Version (NCV)
If a king judges poor people fairly, his government will continue forever.
Proverbs 29:18 New Century Version (NCV)
Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled, but those who obey what they have been taught are happy.
Proverbs 29:7 American Standard Version (ASV)
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.
Proverbs 29:11 American Standard Version (ASV)
A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
Proverbs 29:14 American Standard Version (ASV)
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
Proverbs 29:18 American Standard Version (ASV)
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Proverbs 29:7 New International Version (NIV)
The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
Proverbs 29:11 New International Version (NIV)
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
Proverbs 29:14 New International Version (NIV)
If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 29:18 New International Version (NIV)
Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
Proverbs 29:7 New King James Version (NKJV)
The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
Proverbs 29:11 New King James Version (NKJV)
A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.
Proverbs 29:14 New King James Version (NKJV)
The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 29:18 New King James Version (NKJV)
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.
Proverbs 29:7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The righteous man cares for the rights of the poor, But the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge. [Job 29:16; 31:13; Ps 41:1]
Proverbs 29:11 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger, But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.
Proverbs 29:14 Amplified Bible (AMP)
If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor, His throne shall be established forever.
Proverbs 29:18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Where there is no vision [no revelation of God and His word], the people are unrestrained; But happy and blessed is he who keeps the law [of God]. [1 Sam 3:1; Amos 8:11, 12]
Proverbs 29:7 New Living Translation (NLT)
The godly care about the rights of the poor; the wicked don’t care at all.
Proverbs 29:11 New Living Translation (NLT)
Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.
Proverbs 29:14 New Living Translation (NLT)
If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever.
Proverbs 29:18 New Living Translation (NLT)
When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful.
Proverbs 29:7 The Passion Translation (TPT)
God’s righteous people will pour themselves out for the poor, but the ungodly make no attempt to understand or help the needy.
Proverbs 29:11 The Passion Translation (TPT)
You can recognize fools by the way they give full vent to their rage and let their words fly! But the wise bite their tongues and hold back all they could say.
Proverbs 29:14 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The best insurance for a leader’s longevity is to demonstrate justice for the poor.
Proverbs 29:18 The Passion Translation (TPT)
When there is no clear prophetic vision, people quickly wander astray. But when you follow the revelation of the Word, heaven’s bliss fills your soul.
Proverbs 29:7 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
Proverbs 29:11 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.