Proverbs 16:29 “A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is n…”

Proverbs 16:29

A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.

Geneva Bible 1599

A wicked man deceiueth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

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

Proverbs 2:12–15 2 Peter 3:17 Proverbs 1:10–14 Proverbs 3:31 1 Samuel 19:11 1 Samuel 19:17

Proverbs 2:12–15 · BSB

to deliver you from the way of evil, from the man who speaks perversity,

2 Peter 3:17 · BSB

Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.

Proverbs 1:10–14 · BSB

My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them.

Proverbs 3:31 · BSB

Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways;

1 Samuel 19:11 · BSB

Then Saul sent messengers to David’s house to watch him and kill him in the morning. But David’s wife Michal warned him, “If you do not run for your life tonight, tomorrow you will be dead!”

1 Samuel 19:17 · BSB

And Saul said to Michal, “Why did you deceive me like this? You sent my enemy away, and he has escaped!” Michal replied, “He said to me, ‘Help me get away, or I will kill you!’”

Also

Proverbs 12:26

Proverbs 12:26 · BSB

A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

28A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.

30He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.

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