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Proverbs 29:6
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4 The king establishes the land by justice,
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
5 A man who aflatters his neighbor
Spreads a net for his feet. 
6 By transgression an evil man is snared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous aconsiders the cause of the poor,
But the wicked does not understand such knowledge. 
8 Scoffers aset a city aflame,
But wise men turn away wrath. 
Verse Comparison: Proverbs 29:6

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American Standard Version
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

Amplified® Bible
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous man sings and rejoices.

Contemporary English Version
Your sins will catch you, but everyone who lives right will sing and celebrate.

Darby English Version
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.

Good News Bible
Evil people are trapped in their own sins, while honest people are happy and free.

King James Version
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

New American Standard Bible
By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.

New International Version
An evil man is snared by his own sin,
but a righteous one can sing and be glad.

New King James Version
By transgression an evil man is snared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
By transgression an evil man ensnares himself, But the righteous sings and rejoices.

Revised Standard Version
An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.

Young's Literal Translation
In the transgression of the evil `is' a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

New English Translation
In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare,1 but a righteous person can sing2 and rejoice.3


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