World English Bible
Proverbs 29:5
“A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 29
3
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
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A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
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An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
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The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.