Devine Scripture

Proverbs 29:5

Proverbs chapter 29 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.4The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

v.5This passage

v.6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

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.