Proverbs 29:5
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
In context
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
Proverbs 29:5 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
- KJV King James Version
- A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
- WEB World English Bible
- A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet.