Bible in Basic English
"A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps."
— Proverbs 29:5, Bible in Basic English
“A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps. ”
When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.
A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.
A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.
In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.
The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it.
Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.