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 Living Translation
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.
7 The godly care about the rights of the poor;
the wicked don’t care at all.
8 Mockers can get a whole town agitated,
but the wise will calm anger.
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