Proverbs 29:5
King James Version
“A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.”
Context
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth substance.
4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6In the transgression of an evil man a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: the wicked regardeth not to know
8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise turn away wrath.