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A man who flatters his neighbor
    is spreading a net for his steps.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 29:5 Or his own steps

Those who flatter their neighbors
    are spreading nets for their feet.(A)

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11 A fool vents all his emotions,
but a wise person calmly restrains them.

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11 Fools give full vent to their rage,(A)
    but the wise bring calm in the end.(B)

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20 Have you seen a person who is hasty with his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste?
    There is more hope for a fool than for them.(A)

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