Proverbs 29:5 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | A man | גֶּ֭בֶר | h1397 |
| 1 | that flattereth | מַחֲלִ֣יק | h2505 |
| 2 | עַל | h5921 | |
| 3 | his neighbour | רֵעֵ֑הוּ | h7453 |
| 4 | a net | רֶ֝֗שֶׁת | h7568 |
| 5 | spreadeth | פּוֹרֵ֥שׂ | h6566 |
| 6 | עַל | h5921 | |
| 7 | for his feet | פְּעָמָֽיו׃ | h6471 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
World English Bible (WEB)
A man who flatters his neighbor, Spreads a net for his feet.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.