Proverbs 29:6
Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
In context
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.
9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 29:6 in the KJV
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 29:6 in the ESV
An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.