Pr 29:5
29:5 A man that flattereth his neighbour {a} spreadeth a net for
     his feet.

     (a) He who gives ear to the flatterer is in danger as the
         bird is before the fowler.

Pr 29:6
29:6 In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a {b} snare:
     but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

     (b) He is always ready to fall into the snare that he lays
         for others.

Pr 29:9
29:9 [If] a wise man contendeth with {c} a foolish man, whether
     he rageth or laugheth, [there is] no rest.

     (c) He can hear no admonition no matter how it is spoken.

Pr 29:18
29:18 {d} Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he
      that keepeth the law, happy [is] he.

      (d) Where there are not faithful ministers of the word of
          God.

Pr 29:19
29:19 A {e} servant will not be corrected by words: for though
      he understandeth he will not answer.

      (e) He who is of a servile and rebellious nature.

Pr 29:25
29:25 The fear of man bringeth a {f} snare: but he who putteth
      his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

      (f) He who fears man more than God falls into a snare and
          is destroyed.

Pr 29:26
29:26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but [every] man's {g}
      judgment [cometh] from the LORD.

      (g) He does not need to flatter the ruler, for what God
          has appointed will come to him.

This document is from the Christian Classics Ethereal Library at Calvin College. Last updated on May 27, 1999. Contacting the CCEL.