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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

A strong man who flatters his neighbor
    is spreading a net for his feet.

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

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11 A fool gives all his breath,[a]
    but the wise holds back in quiet.

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  1. Proverbs 29:11 Or “spirit”

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 You see a man who is hasty in his words:
    there is more hope for a fool than him.

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