Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet. New Living Translation To flatter friends is to lay a trap for their feet. English Standard Version A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. Berean Standard Bible A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. King James Bible A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. New King James Version A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet. New American Standard Bible A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps. NASB 1995 A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps. NASB 1977 A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps. Legacy Standard Bible A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps. Amplified Bible A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm] Is spreading a net for his own feet. Christian Standard Bible A person who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. Holman Christian Standard Bible A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. American Standard Version A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps. Contemporary English Version Flattery is nothing less than setting a trap. English Revised Version A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps. GOD'S WORD® Translation A person who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for him to step into. Good News Translation If you flatter your friends, you set a trap for yourself. International Standard Version A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks. Majority Standard Bible A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. NET Bible The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps. New Heart English Bible A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. Webster's Bible Translation A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet. World English Bible A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA man taking a portion above his neighbor, "" Spreads a net for his own steps. Young's Literal Translation A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps. Smith's Literal Translation A man making smooth against his neighbor spreads a net for his steps. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet. Catholic Public Domain Version A man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feet. New American Bible Those who speak flattery to their neighbor cast a net at their feet. New Revised Standard Version Whoever flatters a neighbor is spreading a net for the neighbor’s feet. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A man that is duplicitous with his neighbor spreads a net for his steps. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A man that flattereth his neighbour Spreadeth a net for his steps. Brenton Septuagint Translation He that prepares a net in the way of his own friend, entangles his own feet in it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Stiff-Necked will Be Destroyed…4By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it. 5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. 6An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.… Cross References Psalm 12:2 They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart. Psalm 55:21 His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed. Jeremiah 9:8 Their tongues are deadly arrows; they speak deception. With his mouth a man speaks peace to his neighbor, but in his heart he sets a trap for him. Proverbs 26:28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin. Proverbs 28:23 He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue. Proverbs 27:6 The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. Proverbs 20:19 He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips. Proverbs 6:24 to keep you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the adulteress. Proverbs 7:21 With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him. Job 32:21-22 I will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man. / For I do not know how to flatter, or my Maker would remove me in an instant. Isaiah 30:10 They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. Ezekiel 13:10 Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, Matthew 23:27-28 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. / In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness. Matthew 15:8 ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Luke 6:26 Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for their fathers treated the false prophets in the same way. Treasury of Scripture A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. that Proverbs 7:5,21 That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words… Proverbs 20:19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. Proverbs 26:24,25,28 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; … spreadeth Proverbs 1:17 Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird. Lamentations 1:13 From above hath he sent fire into my bones, and it prevaileth against them: he hath spread a net for my feet, he hath turned me back: he hath made me desolate and faint all the day. Hosea 5:1 Hear ye this, O priests; and hearken, ye house of Israel; and give ye ear, O house of the king; for judgment is toward you, because ye have been a snare on Mizpah, and a net spread upon Tabor. Jump to Previous Feet Flattereth Flatters Neighbor Neighbour Net Portion Smooth Spreadeth Spreading Spreads Steps StretchingJump to Next Feet Flattereth Flatters Neighbor Neighbour Net Portion Smooth Spreadeth Spreading Spreads Steps StretchingProverbs 29 1. observations of public government15. and of private 22. Of anger, pride, thievery, cowardice and corruption A man who flatters his neighbor Flattery in biblical terms often refers to insincere praise or excessive compliments given with ulterior motives. In the ancient Near Eastern context, flattery was a common tactic used to gain favor or manipulate others. The Bible frequently warns against flattery, as it can lead to deception and false security. In Psalm 12:2-3, the psalmist speaks against those who use flattering lips, highlighting the danger of deceitful speech. Flattery contrasts with the biblical call for honesty and integrity in relationships, as seen in Ephesians 4:25, which encourages speaking truthfully to one's neighbor. spreads a net for his feet. Persons / Places / Events 1. The FlattererThis person uses insincere praise to manipulate or deceive others. In the context of Proverbs, the flatterer is often seen as someone who is not trustworthy and whose intentions are self-serving. 2. The Neighbor Represents anyone in close proximity or relationship with the flatterer. In biblical terms, a neighbor is not just a literal neighbor but anyone with whom one interacts. 3. The Net Symbolizes a trap or snare. In ancient times, nets were used for hunting and capturing prey, indicating that flattery is a tool for entrapment. Teaching Points The Danger of FlatteryFlattery is not just harmless praise; it is a tool for manipulation and deceit. Christians should be wary of those who use flattery to gain favor or advantage. Integrity in Speech Believers are called to speak truthfully and with integrity. Our words should build up and encourage, not deceive or entrap others. Discernment in Relationships It is important to discern the intentions of those around us. Not everyone who speaks kindly has our best interests at heart. Guarding Against Deception We must be vigilant against the snares of flattery, ensuring that we are not led astray by insincere praise. Reflecting Christ in Communication As followers of Christ, our communication should reflect His truth and love, avoiding deceitful practices like flattery.Verse 5. - A man that flattereth his neighbour; says only what is agreeable, applauds his words and actions indiscriminately, and makes him think too well of himself he is no true friend (see Proverbs 28:23). Spreadeth a net for his feet; his stops (Proverbs 26:28; Job 18:8, etc.). If a man listens to such flattering words, and is influenced by them, he works his own ruin; self-deceived, he knows not his real condition, and accordingly makes grievous disaster of his life. The LXX. gives a different turn to the sentence, "He that prepareth a net before his friend entangles his own feet therein" (comp. Proverbs 26:27; Proverbs 28:10). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A manגֶּ֭בֶר (ge·ḇer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1397: A valiant man, warrior, a person simply who flatters מַחֲלִ֣יק (ma·ḥă·lîq) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2505: To be smooth, to apportion, separate his neighbor רֵעֵ֑הוּ (rê·‘ê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow spreads פּוֹרֵ֥שׂ (pō·w·rêś) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6566: To break apart, disperse a net רֶ֝֗שֶׁת (re·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7568: A net for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his feet. פְּעָמָֽיו׃ (pə·‘ā·māw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence Links Proverbs 29:5 NIVProverbs 29:5 NLT Proverbs 29:5 ESV Proverbs 29:5 NASB Proverbs 29:5 KJV Proverbs 29:5 BibleApps.com Proverbs 29:5 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 29:5 Chinese Bible Proverbs 29:5 French Bible Proverbs 29:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 29:5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads (Prov. 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