Proverbs 29:5
Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.
In context
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. 3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 4 By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.
5 Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet. 6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad. 7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. 8 Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.
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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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 29:5 in the ESV
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.