Proverbs 29:5
A man that flattereth his neighbour Spreadeth a net for his feet.
In context
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: But he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. 4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: But he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour Spreadeth a net for his feet. 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: But the righteous doth sing and rejoice. 7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: But the wicked regardeth not to know it. 8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: But wise men turn away wrath.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 29:5 in the NIV
Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 29:5 in the ESV
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.