Proverbs 16:29
Proverbs 16:29 in Multiple Translations
A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.
A violent man puts desire of evil into his neighbour's mind, and makes him go in a way which is not good.
Violent people lure their friends, and lead them in a direction that's not good for them.
A wicked man deceiueth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, And hath causeth him to go in a way not good.
A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.
A violent man enticeth his neighbor, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
An unjust man allureth his friend: and leadeth him into a way that is not good.
Those who act violently entice/encourage others to also act violently and lead them along a road that will end in disaster.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 16:29
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Proverbs 16:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
אִ֣ישׁ
חָ֭מָס
יְפַתֶּ֣ה
רֵעֵ֑/הוּ
וְ֝/הוֹלִיכ֗/וֹ
בְּ/דֶ֣רֶךְ
לֹא
טֽוֹב
אִ֣ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
חָ֭מָס
châmâç
H2555
violence
N-ms
יְפַתֶּ֣ה
pâthâh
H6601
to open wide
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
רֵעֵ֑/הוּ
rêaʻ
H7453
neighbor
N-ms | Suff
וְ֝/הוֹלִיכ֗/וֹ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms | Suff
בְּ/דֶ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
Prep | N-cs
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
טֽוֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Adj
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 16:29
אִ֣ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
חָ֭מָס
châmâç
H2555
"violence"
N-ms
This word describes violence, injustice, or cruelty, often referring to unfair treatment of others. In Isaiah and Jeremiah, it condemns oppressive behaviors, highlighting the need for justice and fairness. It involves wrongdoing and harm to others.
Definition: violence, wrong, cruelty, injustice
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: cruel(-ty), damage, false, injustice, [idiom] oppressor, unrighteous, violence (against, done), violent (dealing), wrong. See also: Genesis 6:11; Proverbs 10:11; Psalms 7:17.
יְפַתֶּ֣ה
pâthâh
H6601
"to open wide"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
To patah means to entice or deceive someone, often by making something seem simple or appealing.
Definition: 1) to be spacious, be open, be wide 1a) (Qal) to be spacious or open or wide 1b) (Hiphil) to make spacious, make open
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: allure, deceive, enlarge, entice, flatter, persuade, silly (one). See also: Genesis 9:27; Job 31:9; Psalms 78:36.
רֵעֵ֑/הוּ
rêaʻ
H7453
"neighbor"
N-ms | Suff
A neighbor or friend is what this word means, describing someone close to you. It can also refer to a companion, fellow citizen, or another person, and is often translated as brother or friend.
Definition: 1) friend, companion, fellow, another person 1a) friend, intimate 1b) fellow, fellow-citizen, another person (weaker sense) 1c) other, another (reciprocal phrase)
Usage: Occurs in 173 OT verses. KJV: brother, companion, fellow, friend, husband, lover, neighbour, [idiom] (an-) other. See also: Genesis 11:3; Job 42:7; Psalms 12:3.
וְ֝/הוֹלִיכ֗/וֹ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms | Suff
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
בְּ/דֶ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
Prep | N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
טֽוֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
Study Notes — Proverbs 16:29
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 16:29 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 16:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 16:29
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 16:29
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 16:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 16:29
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 16:29
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 16:29
- Sermons on Proverbs 16:29
Context — The Reply of the Tongue Is from the LORD
27A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
28A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
29A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
30He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil. 31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 2:12–15 | to deliver you from the way of evil, from the man who speaks perversity, from those who leave the straight paths to walk in the ways of darkness, from those who enjoy doing evil and rejoice in the twistedness of evil, whose paths are crooked and whose ways are devious. |
| 2 | Proverbs 12:26 | A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. |
| 3 | Proverbs 1:10–14 | My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them. If they say, “Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause, let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those descending into the Pit. We will find all manner of precious goods; we will fill our houses with plunder. Throw in your lot with us; let us all share one purse”— |
| 4 | 2 Peter 3:17 | Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing. |
| 5 | Proverbs 3:31 | Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways; |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 19:17 | And Saul said to Michal, “Why did you deceive me like this? You sent my enemy away and he has escaped!” Michal replied, “He said to me, ‘Help me get away, or I will kill you!’” |
| 7 | Nehemiah 6:13 | He had been hired to intimidate me so that I would sin by doing as he suggested, so they could give me a bad name in order to discredit me. |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 19:11 | Then Saul sent messengers to David’s house to watch him and kill him in the morning. But David’s wife Michal warned him, “If you do not run for your life tonight, tomorrow you will be dead!” |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 23:19–21 | Then the Ziphites came up to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding among us in the strongholds at Horesh, on the hill of Hachilah south of Jeshimon? Now, O king, come down whenever your soul desires, and we will be responsible for delivering him into your hand.” “May you be blessed by the LORD,” replied Saul, “for you have had compassion on me. |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 22:7–9 | Then Saul said to his servants, “Listen, men of Benjamin! Is the son of Jesse giving all of you fields and vineyards and making you commanders of thousands or hundreds? Is that why all of you have conspired against me? Not one of you told me that my own son had made a covenant with the son of Jesse. Not one of you has shown concern for me or revealed to me that my son has stirred up my own servant to lie in wait against me, as is the case today.” But Doeg the Edomite, who had stationed himself with Saul’s servants, answered: “I saw the son of Jesse come to Ahimelech son of Ahitub at Nob. |
Proverbs 16:29 Summary
[Proverbs 16:29 warns us about the dangers of being around people who are violent or manipulative, as they can lead us down a path that is not good. This path can lead to sin and destruction, and is contrary to God's will for our lives, as seen in Proverbs 16:29 and 1 Corinthians 15:33. We need to be careful about the company we keep and seek guidance from God's Word, as encouraged in Psalm 119:105 and Proverbs 3:5-6. By doing so, we can avoid being led down a path that is not good and instead follow the path of righteousness, as described in Proverbs 31:1 and Psalm 119:105.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be a violent man in Proverbs 16:29?
A violent man in this context refers to someone who uses their strength or influence to harm or exploit others, as seen in Proverbs 16:29, and is contrary to the teachings of the Bible, such as in Matthew 5:38-42, where we are called to love our enemies and turn the other cheek.
How can a violent man entice his neighbor?
A violent man can entice his neighbor through manipulation, intimidation, or false promises, leading them down a path of destruction, as warned against in Proverbs 16:29 and 1 Corinthians 15:33, where we are cautioned not to be misled by bad company.
What is the path that is not good in Proverbs 16:29?
The path that is not good refers to a way of life that is contrary to God's will and leads to sin and destruction, as seen in Proverbs 16:29, and is in contrast to the path of righteousness, which is described in Proverbs 31:1 and Psalm 119:105 as a way of life that is guided by God's Word and leads to wisdom and blessing.
How can we avoid being led down a path that is not good?
We can avoid being led down a path that is not good by being cautious of the company we keep, as warned in Proverbs 22:24-25, and by seeking guidance from God's Word, as encouraged in Psalm 119:105 and Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are called to trust in the Lord and seek His wisdom.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be influencing those around me, and am I leading them down a path that is good or not?
- How can I recognize when someone is trying to entice me down a path that is not good, and what steps can I take to avoid it?
- What are some practical ways that I can seek guidance from God's Word and apply it to my life, as encouraged in Psalm 119:105 and Proverbs 3:5-6?
- How can I be a positive influence on those around me, and lead them down a path that is good, as described in Proverbs 31:1 and Matthew 5:14-16?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 16:29
A violent man enticeth his neighbour,.... As false teachers do, who are grievous wolves, not sparing the flock, and who by good words and fair speeches deceive the heart of the simple; and as the man
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 16:29
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way (that is) not good.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 16:29
A violent man, Heb. a man of violence, i.e. devoted to violent and injurious courses, enticeth his neighbour into a confederacy with him in his wicked practices, as it follows. That is not good, i.e. that is very sinful, as this phrase is used, 18:5, and oft elsewhere.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 16:29
Proverbs 16:29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way [that is] not good.Ver. 29. A violent man enticeth his neighbour.] As those seducers at Ephesus "dragged disciples after them" compelling them by their persuasions to embrace distorted doctrines, such as cause convulsions of conscience. Such are said to "thrust men out of God’ s ways"; as Jeroboam did the house of Israel; as Julian and other cunning persecutors did in the primitive times, prevailing as much by their tising tongues, as by their terrifying saws. Hebrews 11:37, "They were sawn asunder, they were tempted." The apostle ranks and reckons their alluring promises among their violent practices. But "though they speak fair, believe them not; for there are seven abominations in their hearts." αποσπαν, διεστραμμενα. επρισθησαν, επειρασθησαν.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 16:29
(29) A violent man enticeth his neighbour. . . .—Comp. Proverbs 1:10, sqq.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 16:29
29. enticeth] Comp. Proverbs 1:10-19, where the same Heb. word for “entice” is used.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 16:29
29. Enticeth — Persuades or seduces him to evil. Leadeth him — Causes him to go. On first clause comp. Proverbs 3:31; Proverbs 1:10, et seq.; Matthew 12:34.
Sermons on Proverbs 16:29
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
A Plea for the Godly by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the characteristics of a righteous man, emphasizing the importance of humility, holiness, justice, love, and perseverance in one's faith. He highlights |
|
The Christian in Complete Armour - Part 9 by William Gurnall | William Gurnall preaches about the importance of maintaining the power of holiness and righteousness in the lives of Christians. He emphasizes that true holiness is essential for c |
|
About Your Friends. by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller emphasizes the profound impact of friendships on our lives, particularly in youth, where the choice of friends can shape one's future. He warns against indiscriminate f |
|
Perilous Times Shall Come by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching the truth, even at the cost of one's life. He references the story of Leonard Ravenhill, who sang praises to God |
|
The Jesuits by Ian Paisley | Ian Paisley delivers a sermon critiquing the Jesuits in three aspects: in regard to themselves, the Church, and society. He highlights concerns about the Jesuits' collective behavi |
|
(Know Your Enemy) 3. the Deception of Satan by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on how Satan attacks by questioning God's Word and making us doubt His commands, leading us away from the Lord and towards destruction. He highlights how Satan |
|
Participation in Other Men's Sins. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches on the importance of not being partakers of other men's sins, emphasizing the need to guard against sharing in the guilt of others by tempting, assisting, or |