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Proverbs 29:5
A man who flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth, a net, over his steps.
Proverbs 29:5 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 29:5 in other translations
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
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In context
2 When the righteous become great, the people rejoice, but, when a lawless man beareth rule, a people sigh.
3 A man who loveth wisdom, gladdeneth his father, but, a companion of harlots, destroyeth wealth.
4 A king, by justice, shall establish a land,—but, a man open to bribes, bringeth it to ruin.
5 A man who flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth, a net, over his steps.
6 In the transgression of a wicked man, is a snare, but, the righteous, doth shout in triumph and rejoice.
7 The righteous doth acknowledge the plea of the poor, but, the lawless, regardeth not knowledge.
8 Men given to mockery, inflame a city,—but, wise men, turn away anger.
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