American Standard Version
"A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps. "
— Proverbs 29:5, American Standard Version
“A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.”
“A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.”
“The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.”
“A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.”
“A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.”
“A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.”
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.
Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.