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A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.

In the transgression of the evil [is] a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.

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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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