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Proverbs 29:5

World English Bible

A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.

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Proverbs 29:5 in other translations

A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.

Proverbs 29:5 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 29:5 in context

  1. 3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;
    but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
  2. 4The king by justice makes the land stable,
    but he who takes bribes tears it down.
  3. 5A man who flatters his neighbor
    spreads a net for his feet.
  4. 6An evil man is snared by his sin,
    but the righteous can sing and be glad.
  5. 7The righteous care about justice for the poor.
    The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.