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Proverbs 29:5-8
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:5-8
New American Standard Bible
5 A man who (A)flatters his neighbor
Is spreading a net for his steps.
6 By wrongdoing an evil person is (B)ensnared,
But the righteous (C)sings and rejoices.
7 The (D)righteous [a]is concerned for the rights of the poor;
The wicked does not understand such [b]concern.
8 Arrogant people (E)inflame a city,
But (F)wise people turn away anger.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:7 Lit knows the cause
- Proverbs 29:7 Lit knowledge
Proverbs 29:5-8
New International Version
Proverbs 29:5-8
New International Version
5 Those who flatter their neighbors
are spreading nets for their feet.(A)
6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin,(B)
but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor,(C)
but the wicked have no such concern.
8 Mockers stir up a city,
but the wise turn away anger.(D)
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