Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:6
6An evil person is caught by sin, but the 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 a land, but a person who demands “contributions” demolishes it. 5A person who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. An evil person is caught by sin, but the righteous one sings and rejoices. 7The righteous person knows the rights of the poor, but the wicked one does not understand these 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
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Cross-references for Proverbs 29:6
- Proverbs 5:22A wicked man’s iniquities will trap him; he will become tangled in the ropes of his own sin.
- Proverbs 11:5The righteousness of the blameless clears his path, but the wicked person will fall because of his wickedness.
- Proverbs 12:13By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped, but a righteous person escapes from trouble.
- Job 18:7His powerful stride is shortened, and his own schemes trip him up.
- Psalms 11:6Let him rain burning coals and sulfur on the wicked; let a scorching wind be the portion in their cup.
- Isaiah 8:14He will be a sanctuary; but for the two houses of Israel, he will be a stone to stumble over and a rock to trip over, and a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
- 2 Timothy 2:26Then they may come to their senses and escape the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.
- Psalms 97:11Light dawns for the righteous, gladness for the upright in heart.
- Psalms 118:15There are shouts of joy and victory in the tents of the righteous: “The Lord’s right hand performs valiantly!
- Psalms 132:16I will clothe its priests with salvation, and its faithful people will shout for joy.
- Romans 5:2We have also obtained access through him by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we boast in the hope of the glory of God.
- James 1:2Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials,
- 1 Peter 1:8Though you have not seen him, you love him; though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy,
- 1 John 1:4We are writing 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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