Pro 29 | Geneva

Proverbs 29

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. 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. [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. {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. 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. 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. 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.