Proverbs 16:29

29 A violent man lures his neighbor, leading him in a way that is not good.[a]

Proverbs 16:29 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 16:29

A violent man enticeth his neighbour
As false teachers do, who are grievous wolves, not sparing the flock, and who by good words and fair speeches deceive the heart of the simple; and as the man of sin, that has shed the blood of the saints, and been drunk with the same, deceives with his miracles and sorceries them that dwell on the earth; and leadeth him into the way [that is] not good;
yea, into one that is very bad; so far are false teachers from leading their neighbours into the good old way of truth and righteousness, that they lead them into pernicious ways, by whom the way; of truth is spoken evil of; they lead them into a ditch, and into destruction hereafter; as does the man of sin and violence his followers.

Proverbs 16:29 In-Context

27 A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
28 A contrary man spreads conflict, and a gossip separates friends.
29 A violent man lures his neighbor, leading him in a way that is not good.
30 The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions; the one who compresses his lips brings about evil.
31 Gray hair is a glorious crown; it is found in the way of righteousness.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Pr 28:10; 1 Sm 12:23; Ps 36:4
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