Proverbs 29:5
King James Version
12 Jun 2026
“A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.”
גֶּבֶר
A man, a strong man, a warrior. Geber. The steps of a geber are established by the LORD. God orders the steps of those with holy strength and courage.
רֵעַ
neighbor/ his
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רֵעַ
Friend, companion, neighbour. Rea. A friend loves at all times. True friendship is not circumstantial. It remains constant through every season.
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חָלַק
who flatters
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חָלַק
to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
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פַּעַם
footsteps/ his
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פַּעַם
a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
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פָּרַשׂ
is spreading
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פָּרַשׂ
to break apart, disperse, etc.
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רֶשֶׁת
a net
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רֶשֶׁת
a net (as catching animals)
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