Proverbs 29:5
King James Version (KJV)
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
In context
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
Proverbs 29:5 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard 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.