Proverbs 29:5

A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his steps.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.

Bible in Basic English

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

In context

4By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.

6An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.

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