Proverbs 29:6 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

To an evil person sin is bait in a trap, but a righteous person runs away from it and is glad. (GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

JPS:

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

WBS:

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

WEB:

An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

YLT:

In the transgression of the evil is a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

Proverbs 29:6 Cross References

XREF:

Exodus 15:1 Then Moses and the sons of Israel sang this song to the LORD, and said, "I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; The horse and its rider He has hurled into the sea.

Proverbs 22:5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; He who guards himself will be far from them.

Ecclesiastes 9:12 Moreover, man does not know his time: like fish caught in a treacherous net and birds trapped in a snare, so the sons of men are ensnared at an evil time when it suddenly falls on them. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

29:6 In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a {b} snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
(b) He is always ready to fall into the snare that he lays for others.

MHC:

29:1 If God wounds, who can heal? The word of God warns all to flee from the wrath to come, to the hope set before us in Jesus Christ. 2. The people have cause to rejoice or mourn, as their rulers are righteous or wicked. 3. Divine wisdom best keeps us from ruinous lusts. 4. The Lord Jesus is the King who will minister true judgment to the people. 5. Flatterers put men off their guard, which betrays them into foolish conduct. 6. Transgressions always end in vexations. Righteous men walk at liberty, and walk in safety. 7. This verse is applicable to compassion for the distress of the poor, and the unfeeling disregard shown by the wicked. 8. The scornful mock at things sacred and serious. Men who promote religion, which is true wisdom, turn away the wrath of God. 9. If a wise man dispute with a conceited wrangler, he will be treated with anger or ridicule; and no good is done. 10. Christ told his disciples that they should be hated of all men. The just, whom the blood-thirsty hate, gladly do any thing for their salvation.

CONC:

Ensnared Evil Gets Glad Net Quickly Rejoice Rejoices Righteous Sin Sing Sings Snare Snared Steps Transgression Upright

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