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Proverbs 29:6
An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
Proverbs 29:6 · World English Bible
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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 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.
8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
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