Proverbs 16:29

29 A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good.

Proverbs 16:29 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
English Standard Version (ESV)
29 A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.
New Living Translation (NLT)
29 Violent people mislead their companions, leading them down a harmful path.
The Message Bible (MSG)
29 Calloused climbers betray their very own friends; they'd stab their own grandmothers in the back.
American Standard Version (ASV)
29 A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
29 A violent person misleads his neighbor and leads him on a path that is not good.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
29 A violent man lures his neighbor, leading him in a way that is not good.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
29 A man who wants to hurt others tries to get them to sin. He leads them down a path that isn't good.

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 scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.
28 A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
29 A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good.
30 Whoever winks with their eye is plotting perversity; whoever purses their lips is bent on evil.
31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Proverbs 1:10; Proverbs 12:26
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