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Proverbs 29:6
6An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
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
4By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it. 5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices. 7The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns. 8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
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בְּפֶ֤שַֽׁע אִ֣ישׁ רָ֣ע מוֹקֵ֑שׁ וְ֝צַדִּ֗יק יָר֥וּן וְשָׂמֵֽחַ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 29:6
- Proverbs 5:22The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him.
- Proverbs 11:5The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.
- Proverbs 12:13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
- Job 18:7His vigorous stride is shortened, and his own schemes trip him up.
- Psalms 11:6On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion.
- Isaiah 8:14And He will be a sanctuary— but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare.
- 2 Timothy 2:26Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.
- Psalms 97:11Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.
- Psalms 118:15Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!
- Psalms 132:16I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will sing out in joy.
- Romans 5:2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
- James 1:2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
- 1 Peter 1:8Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
- 1 John 1:4We write these things so that our joy may be complete.
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
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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
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