Proverbs 29:5
A man that flattereth his neighbour (a) spreadeth a net for his feet. (a) He who gives ear to the flatterer is in danger as the bird is before the fowler.... [ Continue Reading ]
A man that flattereth his neighbour (a) spreadeth a net for his feet. (a) He who gives ear to the flatterer is in danger as the bird is before the fowler.... [ Continue Reading ]
In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a (b) snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. (b) He is always ready to fall into the snare that he lays for others.... [ Continue Reading ]
[If] a wise man contendeth with (c) a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, [there is] no rest. (c) He can hear no admonition no matter how it is spoken.... [ Continue Reading ]
(d) Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he. (d) Where there are not faithful ministers of the word of God.... [ Continue Reading ]
A (e) servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth he will not answer. (e) He who is of a servile and rebellious nature.... [ Continue Reading ]
The fear of man bringeth a (f) snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. (f) He who fears man more than God falls into a snare and is destroyed.... [ Continue Reading ]
Many seek the ruler's favour; but [every] man's (g) judgment [cometh] from the LORD. (g) He does not need to flatter the ruler, for what God has appointed will come to him.... [ Continue Reading ]