Proverbs 16:29

“violent man--or, "man of mischief" (Pro 3:31). enticeth-- (Pro 1:10).”

“The four verses speak of the same thing, and the well-known opprobrious name, the “man of Belial,” stands at the head as stigmatizing the man who delights in causing the mischief of which they treat. Diggeth up evil - i. e., Digs an evil pit for others to fall into. Compare Psalms 7:15. Proverbs 16:30 The physiognomy of the man of Belial, the half-closed eyes that never look you straight in the face, the restlessness or cunning of which biting the lips is the surest indication. Compare Proverbs 6:13. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Pro 1:10-14, Pro 2:12-15, Pro 3:31; Sa1 19:11, Sa1 19:17, Sa1 22:7-9, Sa1 23:19-21; Neh 6:13; Pe2 3:17 Proverbs 16:30”

“29 A man of violence enticeth his neighbour, And leadeth him in a way which is not good. Cf. Gen 4:8. The subject is not moral enticement, but enticement to some place or situation which facilitates to the violent man the carrying out of his violent purpose (misdemeanour, robbery, extortion, murder). חמס (here with אישׁ at Pro 3:31) is the injustice of club-law, the conduct of him who puts his superior power in godless rudeness in the place of God, Hab 1:11, cf. Job 12:6. "A way not good" (cf. Psa 36:5) is the contradictory contrast of the good way: one altogether evil and destructive. Proverbs 16:30”