Proverbs 29:6

Easy To Read Version

Evil people are defeated by their own sin. But a good person can sing and be happy.

Cross References

2 Timothy 2:26

The devil has trapped those people and makes them do what he wants. But maybe they can wake up \{and see that the devil is using them\} and free themselves from the devil’s trap.

Ecclesiastes 9:12

A person never knows what will happen to him next. He is like a fish caught in a net—the fish does not know what will happen. He is like a bird caught in a trap—the bird does not know what will happen. In the same way, a person is trapped by the bad things that suddenly happen to him.

Exodus 15:1

Then Moses and the people of Israel began singing this song to the Lord:

Psalm 118:15

You can hear the victory celebration\par in good people’s houses.\par The Lord showed his great power again.\par

Psalm 97:11

Light and happiness shine on good people.\par

Psalm 11:6

He will make hot coals and burning\par sulphur fall like rain on those bad people.\par Those bad people will get nothing but\par a hot, burning wind. {\cf2\super [63]} \par

1 Peter 1:8

You have not seen Christ, but still you love him. You can’t see him now, but you believe in him. You are filled with a joy that cannot be explained. And that joy is full of glory.

James 1:2

My brothers and sisters, you will have many kinds of troubles. But when these things happen, you should be very happy.

Proverbs 12:13

An evil person says foolish things and is trapped by his words. But a good person escapes from that kind of trouble.

Proverbs 5:22

The sins of an evil person will trap him. His sins will be like ropes holding him.

Psalm 132:16

I will clothe the priests with salvation.\par And my followers will be very happy here.\par

1 John 1:4

We write these things to you so that you can be full of joy with us.

Proverbs 22:5

Evil people are trapped by many troubles. But the person who cares for his soul stays away from trouble.

Proverbs 10:28

The things good people hope for bring happiness. The things bad people hope for bring ruin.