Proverbs 29:5
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
In context
2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. 3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 4 By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. 6 An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices. 7 A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge. 8 Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 29:5 in the KJV
A man that flattereth his neighbour Spreadeth a net for his feet.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 29:5 in the NIV
Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.