Proverbs 29:6

American Standard Version

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

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Proverbs 29:6 in other translations

An evil man is snared by his sin,
but the righteous can sing and be glad.

Proverbs 29:6 · World English Bible

Proverbs 29:6 in context

  1. 4The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
  2. 5A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
  3. 6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
  4. 7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.
  5. 8Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.