Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 29:6
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Berean Standard Bible
An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
King James Version
In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
World English Bible
An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
American Standard Version
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 29
4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
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