Proverbs 29:5

Proverbs 29:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5Those who flatter their neighbors

are spreading nets for their feet.

5A man who flatters his neighbor

Is spreading a net for his steps.

5A man who flatters his neighbor

Is spreading a net for his steps.

5A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm]

Is spreading a net for his own feet.

5A man who flatters his neighbor

spreads a net for his feet.

5Those who only pretend to praise their neighbors

are spreading a net to catch them by the feet.