King James Version
Proverbs 29:6 in the King James Version says “In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 29 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.”
Proverbs 29:6 · KJV
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. he: Heb. a man of oblations
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. bring: or, set a city on fire
KJV Study — Public Domain
“man”
H376a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
“there is a snare”
H4170a noose (for catching animals) (literally or figuratively); by implication, a hook (for the nose)
“doth sing”
H7442properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e., to shout (usually for joy)
probably to brighten up, i.e., (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
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