A man who (A)flatters his neighbor
Is spreading a net for his steps.

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A strong man who flatters his neighbor
    is setting a trap where he walks.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:5 Lit. trap for his footsteps

11 A (A)fool [a]always loses his temper,
But a (B)wise person holds it back.

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  1. Proverbs 29:11 Lit sends forth all his spirit

11 The fool vents all his feelings,[a]
    but the wise person keeps them to himself.[b]

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  1. Proverbs 29:11 Lit. spirit
  2. Proverbs 29:11 The Heb. lacks to himself

20 Do you see a person who is (A)hasty with his words?
There is (B)more hope for a fool than for him.

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20 Do you see a man who speaks hastily?
    There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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