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The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know [it].

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The wicked regards not to know it.— Literally, understands not knowledge; he does not know nor care to know anything abou…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The righteous considereth the cause of the poor
Not his poverty and distress, so as to relieve him, which yet he doe…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This verse is applicable to compassion for the distress of the poor, and the unfeeling disregard shown by the wicked.

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