Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

An evil man is caught by sin,
but the righteous one sings and rejoices.

New American Standard Bible

By transgression an evil man is ensnared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.

King James Version

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

International Standard Version

An evil man is trapped by transgression, but the righteous person sings and rejoices.

A Conservative Version

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.

American Standard Version

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

Amplified


By his wicked plan an evil man is trapped,
But the righteous man sings and rejoices [for his plan brings good things to him].

Bible in Basic English

In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.

Darby Translation

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.

Julia Smith Translation

In the transgression of an evil man is a snare: and the just one shall rejoice and be glad:

King James 2000

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice.

Lexham Expanded Bible

In transgression, an evil man [is] a snare, but [the] righteous will sing and rejoice.

Modern King James verseion

In the sin of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous sings and rejoices.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

The sin of the wicked is his own snare, but the righteous shall be glad and rejoice.

NET Bible

In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice.

New Heart English Bible

An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

The Emphasized Bible

In the transgression of a wicked man, is a snare, but, the righteous, doth shout in triumph and rejoice.

Webster

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

World English Bible

An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
In the transgression
פּשׁע 
Pesha` 
Usage: 93

of an evil
רעה רע 
Ra` 
Usage: 669

man
אישׁ 
'iysh 
Usage: 692

there is a snare
מקשׁ מוקשׁ 
Mowqesh 
Usage: 27

but the righteous
צדּיק 
Tsaddiyq 
Usage: 206

רנן 
Ranan 
Usage: 54

Context Readings

All About Life

5 A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
6 An evil man is caught by sin,
but the righteous one sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous person knows the rights of the poor,
but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.



Cross References

Ecclesiastes 9:12

For man certainly does not know his time: like fish caught in a cruel net or like birds caught in a trap, so people are trapped in an evil time as it suddenly falls on them.

Exodus 15:1

Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord. They said:

I will sing to the Lord,
for He is highly exalted;
He has thrown the horse
and its rider into the sea.

Job 18:7-10

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

Psalm 11:6

He will rain burning coals and sulfur on the wicked;
a scorching wind will be their portion.

Psalm 97:11

Light dawns for the righteous,
gladness for the upright in heart.

Psalm 118:15

There are shouts of joy and victory
in the tents of the righteous:
“The Lord’s right hand performs valiantly!

Psalm 132:16

I will clothe its priests with salvation,
and its godly people will shout for joy.

Proverbs 5:22

A wicked man’s iniquities entrap him;
he is entangled in the ropes of his own sin.

Proverbs 11:5-6

The righteousness of the blameless clears his path,
but the wicked person will fall because of his wickedness.

Proverbs 12:13

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

Isaiah 8:14-15

He will be a sanctuary;
but for the two houses of Israel,
He will be a stone to stumble over
and a rock to trip over,
and a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

Romans 5:2-3

We have also obtained access through Him by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

2 Timothy 2:26

Then they may come to their senses and escape the Devil’s trap, having been captured by him to do his will.

James 1:2

Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials,

1 Peter 1:8

You love Him, though you have not seen Him. And though not seeing Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy,

1 John 1:4

We are writing these things
so that our joy may be complete.

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