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


In Context

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

3 He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

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

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

7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:5A man that flattereth his neighbour 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 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.