Proverbs 29:5
World English Bible (WEB)
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
In context
3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
Proverbs 29:5 in every translation
- WEB World English 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.
- 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.