Proverbs 29:5 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 29:5 MSG (The Message)
A flattering neighbor is up to no good; he’s probably planning to take advantage of you.
Proverbs 29:5 KJV (King James Version)
A man that flattereth his neighbour Spreadeth a net for his feet.
Proverbs 29:5 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.
Proverbs 29:5 NCV (New Century Version)
Those who give false praise to their neighbors are setting a trap for them.
Proverbs 29:5 ASV (American Standard Version)
A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
Proverbs 29:5 NIV (New International Version)
Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.
Proverbs 29:5 NKJV (New King James Version)
A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet.
Proverbs 29:5 AMP (Amplified Bible)
A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm] Is spreading a net for his own feet.
Proverbs 29:5 NLT (New Living Translation)
To flatter friends is to lay a trap for their feet.
Proverbs 29:5 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Flattery can often be used as a trap to hide ulterior motives and take advantage of you.
Proverbs 29:5 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.