A man who flatters[a] his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.(A)

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  1. Proverbs 29:5 Lit is smooth on

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

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11 A fool gives full vent to his anger,[a](A)
but a wise man holds it in check.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 29:11 Lit spirit

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 Do you see a man who speaks too soon?(A)
There is more hope for a fool than for him.(B)

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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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