Proverbs 29:6

Proverbs 29:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
• New International Version (NIV)Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
• English Standard Version (ESV)An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
• New King James Version (NKJV)By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.

Context of Proverbs 29:6

4The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it. 5A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm] Is spreading a net for his own feet. By his wicked plan an evil man is trapped, But the righteous man sings and rejoices [for his plan brings good things to him]. 7The righteous man cares for the rights of the poor, But the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge. 8Scoffers set a city afire [by stirring up trouble], But wise men turn away anger [and restore order with their good judgment].

Proverbs 29:6 word by word

בְּפֶ֤שַֽׁע אִ֣ישׁ רָ֣ע מוֹקֵ֑שׁ וְ֝צַדִּ֗יק יָר֥וּן וְשָׂמֵֽחַ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• In the transgressionפֶּ֫שַׁעpesha‛ · transgressionH6588
• of an evilרַעra‛ râ‛âh · bad: evilH7451
• manאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
• a snareמוֹקֵשׁmôqêsh môqêsh · snareH4170
• but the righteousצַדִּיקtsaddîyq · righteousH6662
• doth singרוּןrânan · to overcomeH7442
• and rejoiceשָׂמֵחַώâmêach · gladH8056

Cross-references for Proverbs 29:6

• Proverbs 5:22The iniquities done by a wicked man will trap him, And he will be held with the cords of his sin.
• Proverbs 11:5The righteousness of the blameless will smooth their way and keep it straight, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
• Proverbs 12:13An evil man is [dangerously] ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.
• Job 18:7The vigorous stride will be shortened, And his own counsel and the scheme [in which he trusted] will bring his downfall.
• Psalms 11:6Upon the wicked (godless) He will rain coals of fire; Fire and brimstone and a dreadful scorching wind will be the portion of their cup [of doom].
• Isaiah 8:14Then He shall be a sanctuary [a sacred, indestructible shelter for those who fear and trust Him]; But to both the houses of Israel [both the northern and southern kingdoms—Israel and Judah, He will be] a stone on which to stumble and a rock on which to trip, A trap and a snare for the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
• 2 Timothy 2:26and that they may come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.
• Psalms 97:11Light is sown [like seed] for the righteous and illuminates their path, And [irrepressible] joy [is spread] for the upright in heart [who delight in His favor and protection].
• Psalms 118:15The sound of joyful shouting and salvation is in the tents of the righteous: The right hand of the Lord does valiantly.
• Psalms 132:16Her priests also I will clothe with salvation, And her godly ones will shout aloud for joy.
• Romans 5:2Through Him we also have access by faith into this [remarkable state of] grace in which we [firmly and safely and securely] stand. Let us rejoice in our hope and the confident assurance of [experiencing and enjoying] the glory of [our great] God [the manifestation of His excellence and power].
• James 1:2Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials.
• 1 Peter 1:8Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not even see Him now, you believe and trust in Him and you greatly rejoice and delight with inexpressible and glorious joy,
• 1 John 1:4We are writing these things to you so that our joy [in seeing you included] may be made complete [by having you share in the joy of salvation].

Commentaries on Proverbs 29:6

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6While the offence of the wicked, rising out of a confirmed habit of evil, becomes snare for his destruction; the righteous, even if he offend, is forgiven and can still rejoice in his freedom from condemnation. The second clause is taken by some as entirely contrasted with the first; it expresses the joy of one whose conscience is void of offence, and who is in no danger of falling into the snare.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6Verse 6 Transgressions always end in vexations. Righteous men walk at liberty, and walk in safety.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. In--or, "By" the transgression--he is brought into difficulty (Pr 12:13), but the righteous go on prospering, and so sing or rejoice.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 29:6

• Joy
• Sin

In the dictionaries

• Correct
• Delicately
• Flatter
• Hasty
• Rejoice
• Trust
• Uphold
• Hezekiah (2)
• Proverbs, the Book of

Commentaries on Proverbs 29

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings