In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice. Treasury of Scripture the transgression Proverbs 5:22 His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be held with the cords of his sins. Proverbs 11:5,6 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness... Proverbs 12:13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. Job 18:7-10 The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his own counsel shall cast him down... Psalm 11:6 On the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup. Isaiah 8:14,15 And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offense to both the houses of Israel... 2 Timothy 2:26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. but Psalm 97:11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Psalm 118:15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD does valiantly. Psalm 132:16 I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy. Romans 5:2,3 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God... James 1:2 My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations; 1 Peter 1:8 Whom having not seen, you love; in whom, though now you see him not, yet believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: 1 John 1:4 And these things write we to you, that your joy may be full.
Context The Stiff-Necked Will Be Destroyed
1He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn. 3Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance. 4The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it. 5A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. 6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice. 7The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it. 8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. 9If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. 10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. 11A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards. 12If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked. 13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes. 14The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. 15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame. 16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall. 17Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul. 18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he. 19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. 20See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 21He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. 22An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression. 23A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit. 24Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and denudes it not. 25The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe. 26Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment comes from the LORD. 27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
Douay-Rheims Bible
A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
Darby Bible Translation
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
King James Bible
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
Young's Literal Translation
In the transgression of the evil is a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
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