Proverbs 29:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. Spreadeth a net for his feet - Beware of a flatterer; he does not flatter merely to please you, but to deceive you and profit himself.

Proverbs 29:5

5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.