Proverbs 29:5

“A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his feet.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
- American Standard Version (1901)

A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.
- Basic English Bible

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
- Darby Bible

A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet.
- Webster's Bible

A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
- World English Bible

A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.
- Youngs Literal Bible

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 29:5


29:4 Judgment - By the free and impartial exercise of justice. Gifts - Bribes.


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