Proverbs 29:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 29:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 29:5 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 29:5 — KJV
“A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.”
— Proverbs 29:5 (KJV)
Proverbs 29:5 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 29:5
“But every woman shall borrow of her neighbour, and of her that sojourneth in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: and ye shall put them upon your sons, and upon your daughters; and ye shall spoil the Egyptians. the Egyptians: or, Egypt”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:5: neighbour, net
“For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon a snare.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:5: net, feet
“Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. pluck: Heb. bring forth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:5: net, feet
“In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon, cauls: or, networks”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:5: net, feet
“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:5: net, feet
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