Proverbs 16:29

A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:29

BSB
A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
AKJV
A violent man entices his neighbor, and leads him into the way that is not good.
CPDV
A man of iniquity entices his friend, and he leads him along a way that is not good.
ERV
A man of violence enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him in a way that is not good.
NHEB
A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.
SMT
A man of violence will seduce his neighbor, and he caused him to go in a way not good.

Commentary for Proverbs 16:29

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 16:29
Summary
Aggressive person entices neighbor into wrongdoing
Event
Violence corrupts neighboring person
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom