Proverbs 29:6

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Proverbs 29:4–8 · Berean Standard Bible

4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.

5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.

7 The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.

8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

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Proverbs 5:22

The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him.

Proverbs 11:5

The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.

Proverbs 11:6

The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.

Proverbs 12:13

An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

Job 18:7

His vigorous stride is shortened, and his own schemes trip him up.

Job 18:8

For his own feet lead him into a net, and he wanders into its mesh.

Job 18:9

A trap seizes his heel; a snare grips him.

Job 18:10

A noose is hidden in the ground, and a trap lies in his path.

Psalms 11:6

On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion.

Isaiah 8:14

And He will be a sanctuary— but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare.

Isaiah 8:15

Many will stumble over these; they will fall and be broken; they will be ensnared and captured.”

2 Timothy 2:26

Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.

Psalms 97:11

Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart.

Psalms 118:15

Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!

Psalms 132:16

I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will sing out in joy.

Romans 5:2

through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Romans 5:3

Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

James 1:2

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,

1 Peter 1:8

Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

1 John 1:4

We write these things so that our joy may be complete.