Proverbs 29:6
An evil man is snared by his rebellious breach of relationship, 2 but the upright can sing and be glad. 1
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
In Context
5A man who flatters his neighbor 2 spreads a net for his feet. 1
7The upright care about justice for the poor. 2 The wicked are not concerned about knowledge. 1
Cross References
Psalms 11:6On the wicked he will rain blazing coals; 2 fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup. 1
Psalms 118:15The voice of rejoicing and yishu'ah ·salvation· is in the tents of the upright. 2 “The right hand of Adonai does valiantly. 1
Proverbs 5:22The depravities (moral evils) of the wicked ensnare him. 2 The cords of his habitual sins ·missing the marks· hold him firmly. 1
Proverbs 11:5The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, 2 but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:6
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. Those may be said to flatter their neighbours who commend and applaud that good in them (the good they do or the good they have) which really either is not or is not such as they represent it, and who profess that esteem and that affection for them which really they have not; these spread a net for their feet. 1. For their neighbours' feet, whom they flatter. They have an ill design in it; they would not praise them as they do but that they hope… Read the whole commentary →