Holy Scripture

Proverbs 29:6

A church father on this verse
“The trap will ensnare the sinful and unjust man, etc. Therefore, the trap of sinners does not harm the just man, even if it destroys him bodily. But the snares they prepare for their neighbors damn the reprobates themselves forever; while the just rejoice, praising the right judgment of the Creator either for their ow…”
Bede, 8th c. — Commentary on Proverbs

Source: Septuagint

Original

6A great snare is spread for a sinner: But the righteous shall be in joy and gladness.

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In context

4A righteous king establishes a country: But a transgressor destroys it.

5He that prepares a net in the way of his own friend, Entangles his own feet in it.

— Proverbs 29:6 —

7A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor: But the ungodly understands not knowledge; And the poor man has not an understanding mind.

8Lawless men burn down a city: But wise men turn away wrath.

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