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A man who flatters his neighbor
    is spreading a net for his steps.[a]
An evil man sets a trap with his sin,
but a righteous person sings and rejoices.
A righteous person acknowledges the rights of the poor,
but a wicked person does not understand such knowledge.

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  1. Proverbs 29:5 Or his own steps

Those who flatter their neighbors
    are spreading nets for their feet.(A)

Evildoers are snared by their own sin,(B)
    but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.

The righteous care about justice for the poor,(C)
    but the wicked have no such concern.

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