5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.


In Context

2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.

4 A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.

5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.

7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.

Proverbs 29:5 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

29:5Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

29:5A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

29:5A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

29:5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:5A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

29:5A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:5A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.