Proverbs 29:5
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 29
“A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.”Proverbs 29:5
What Does Proverbs 29:5 Mean?
Proverbs 29:5 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 29, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 29:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 5:9“For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.”Job 17:5“He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.”Psalms 12:2“They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.”Proverbs 26:24“He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;”Hosea 5:1“Hear ye this, O priests; and hearken, ye house of Israel; and give ye ear, O house of the king; for judgment is toward you, because ye have been a snare on Mizpah, and a net spread upon Tabor.”2 Samuel 14:17“Then thine handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore the LORD thy God will be with thee.”Nehemiah 6:13“Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.”Psalms 57:6“They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.”Proverbs 1:17“Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.”Proverbs 7:5“That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.”Proverbs 7:21“With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.”Proverbs 12:12“The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.”Proverbs 20:19“He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.”Proverbs 26:28“A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.”Lamentations 1:13“From above hath he sent fire into my bones, and it prevaileth against them: he hath spread a net for my feet, he hath turned me back: he hath made me desolate and faint all the day.”Luke 20:20“And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.”Acts 24:2“And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,”Romans 16:18“For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.”1 Thessalonians 2:5“For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:”Job 32:22“For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.”
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