Proverbs 29:5-6

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

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An evil man is caught by sin,^(B)
but the righteous one sings and rejoices.^(C)

a. Proverbs 29:5: Lit is smooth on

A. Proverbs 29:5: Proverbs 26:28; Proverbs 27:6; Proverbs 28:23

B. Proverbs 29:6: Proverbs 12:13; Proverbs 18:7; Ecclesiastes 9:12

C. Proverbs 29:6: Exodus 15:1