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Proverbs 29:4-6
New Living Translation
Proverbs 29:4-6
New Living Translation
4 A just king gives stability to his nation,
but one who demands bribes destroys it.
5 To flatter friends
is to lay a trap for their feet.
6 Evil people are trapped by sin,
but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
Proverbs 29:4-6
New King James Version
Proverbs 29:4-6
New King James Version
4 The king establishes the land by justice,
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
5 A man who (A)flatters his neighbor
Spreads a net for his feet.
6 By transgression an evil man is snared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.
Proverbs 29:4-6
New International Version
Proverbs 29:4-6
New International Version
4 By justice a king gives a country stability,(A)
but those who are greedy for[a] bribes tear it down.
5 Those who flatter their neighbors
are spreading nets for their feet.(B)
6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin,(C)
but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 Or who give
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