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Proverbs 29:6
In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.
Proverbs 29:6 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 29:6 in other translations
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
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In context
3 A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.
4 A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.
5 A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.
6 In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.
7 The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it.
8 Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.
9 If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.
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