Proverbs 29:5
What does Proverbs 29:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 29:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 14:17
Then thy handmaid said, Let, I pray thee, the word of my lord the king be comfortable; for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad: and Jehovah thy God be with thee.
- Psalms 5:9
For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; Their inward part is very wickedness; Their throat is an open sepulchre; They flatter with their tongue.
- Lamentations 1:13
From on high hath he sent fire into my bones, and it prevaileth against them; He hath spread a net for my feet, he hath turned me back: He hath made me desolate and faint all the day.
- Job 17:5
He that denounceth his friends for a prey, Even the eyes of his children shall fail.
- Proverbs 1:17
For in vain is the net spread In the sight of any bird:
- Luke 20:20
And they watched him, and sent forth spies, who feigned themselves to be righteous, that they might take hold of his speech, so as to deliver him up to the rule and to the authority of the governor.
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