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Proverbs 29:5

Proverbs 29:5
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

A man that flattereth his neighbour,.... That speaks smooth things to him gives him flattering titles, speaks fair to his face, highly commends him on one account or another:

spreadeth a net for his…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Those may be said to flatter their neighbours who commend and applaud that good in them (the good they do or the good they have) which really either is not or is not such as they represent it, and who…