Proverbs 16:29

“A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A man of violence entices his neighbor And leads him in a way that is not good.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.
- American Standard Version (1901)

A violent man puts desire of evil into his neighbour's mind, and makes him go in a way which is not good.
- Basic English Bible

A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into a way that is not good.
- Darby Bible

A violent man enticeth his neighbor, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
- Webster's Bible

A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.
- World English Bible

A violent man enticeth his neighbour, And hath causeth him to go in a way not good.
- Youngs Literal Bible

A man of violence enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into a way that is not good.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:29


16:27 Diggeth up - Prosecutes his evil designs with great industry. His lips - His tongue is set on fire of hell.

16:30 Shutteth - That his thoughts may be more intent. Moving - Which is the gesture of one whose thoughts are deeply engaged.


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