He who informs against his friends to get a share of their property, the eyes of his children will fail.
Proverbs 29:5 - Revised Standard Version A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A man that flattereth his neighbour Spreadeth a net for his feet. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his own feet. American Standard Version (1901) A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps. Common English Bible People who flatter their friends spread out a net for their feet. Catholic Public Domain Version A man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feet. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet. |
He who informs against his friends to get a share of their property, the eyes of his children will fail.
Every one utters lies to his neighbor; with flattering lips and a double heart they speak.
For he flatters himself in his own eyes that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated.
For there is no truth in their mouth; their heart is destruction, their throat is an open sepulchre, they flatter with their tongue.
He who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with one who speaks foolishly.
He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue.
With much seductive speech she persuades him; with her smooth talk she compels him.
to preserve you from the loose woman, from the adventuress with her smooth words.
“From on high he sent fire; into my bones he made it descend; he spread a net for my feet; he turned me back; he has left me stunned, faint all the day long.
Hear this, O priests! Give heed, O house of Israel! Hearken, O house of the king! For the judgment pertains to you; for you have been a snare at Mizpah, and a net spread upon Tabor.
For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by fair and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the simple-minded.
For we never used either words of flattery, as you know, or a cloak for greed, as God is witness;
And Saul's servants spoke those words in the ears of David. And David said, “Does it seem to you a little thing to become the king's son-in-law, seeing that I am a poor man and of no repute?”