Orthodox Jewish Bible

Mishle 29:5-10 Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB)

5. A gever that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a reshet (net) for his feet.

6. By peysha (transgression) an ish rah is snared, but the tzaddik doth sing and have simchah.

7. The tzaddik considereth the cause of the dalim, but the rasha (wicked) doeth not understand such da'as (knowledge).

8. Scornful men enflame a city, but chachamim turn away af (wrath).

9. If an ish chacham has to contend with a fool, he [the fool] rageth or laugheth, and hath no rest.

10. The anshei damim hate integrity, but the yesharim seek his nefesh (soul, i.e., his soul's well-being).