Proverbs 29:5

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Proverbs 29:5 The Message (MSG)

A flattering neighbor is up to no good; he’s probably planning to take advantage of you.

Proverbs 29:5 King James Version (KJV)

A man that flattereth his neighbour Spreadeth a net for his feet.

Proverbs 29:5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.

Proverbs 29:5 New Century Version (NCV)

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

Proverbs 29:5 American Standard Version (ASV)

A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.

Proverbs 29:5 New International Version (Anglicised) (NIVUK)

Those who flatter their neighbours are spreading nets for their feet.

Proverbs 29:5 New King James Version (NKJV)

A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet.

Proverbs 29:5 Amplified Bible (AMP)

A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm] Is spreading a net for his own feet.

Proverbs 29:5 New Living Translation (NLT)

To flatter friends is to lay a trap for their feet.

Proverbs 29:5 The Passion Translation (TPT)

Flattery can often be used as a trap to hide ulterior motives and take advantage of you.

Proverbs 29:5 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.