5 A man who flatters[a] his neighborspreads a net for his feet.(A)
5 A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks.[a]
11 A fool gives full vent to his anger,[a](A)but a wise man holds it in check.(B)
11 The fool vents all his feelings,[a] but the wise person keeps them to himself.[b]
20 Do you see a man who speaks too soon?(A)There is more hope for a fool than for him.(B)
20 Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville Tennessee. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 1995-2014 by ISV Foundation. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. Used by permission of Davidson Press, LLC.
