Proverbs 29:5

New Century Version

Those who give false praise to their neighbors are setting a trap for them.

Cross References

Job 17:5

People might speak against their friends for money, but if they do, the eyes of their children go blind.

Psalm 12:2

Everyone lies to his neighbors; they say one thing and mean another.

Psalm 36:2

They think too much of themselves so they don’t see their sin and hate it.

Psalm 5:9

My enemies’ mouths do not tell the truth; in their hearts they want to destroy others. Their throats are like open graves; they use their tongues for telling lies.

Proverbs 1:17

It is useless to spread out a net right where the birds can see it.

Proverbs 20:19

Gossips can’t keep secrets, so avoid people who talk too much.

Proverbs 26:28

Liars hate the people they hurt, and false praise can ruin others.

Proverbs 28:23

Those who correct others will later be liked more than those who give false praise.

Proverbs 7:21

By her clever words she made him give in; by her pleasing words she led him into doing wrong.

Proverbs 7:5

Wisdom and understanding will keep you away from adultery, away from the unfaithful wife and her pleasing words.

Lamentations 1:13

“He sent fire from above that went down into my bones. He stretched out a net for my feet and turned me back. He made me so sad and lonely that I am weak all day.

Hosea 5:1

“Listen, you priests. Pay attention, people of Israel. Listen, royal family, because you will all be judged. You have been like a trap at Mizpah and like a net spread out at Mount Tabor.

Romans 16:18

Such people are not serving our Lord Christ but are only doing what pleases themselves. They use fancy talk and fine words to fool the minds of those who do not know about evil.

1 Thessalonians 2:5

You know that we never tried to influence you by saying nice things about you. We were not trying to get your money; we had no selfishness to hide from you. God knows that this is true.

1 Samuel 18:23

Saul’s servants said these words to David, but David answered, “Do you think it is easy to become the king’s son-in-law? I am poor and unimportant.”