25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's
25 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
26 Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that a man gets justice.
25 The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that.
26 Everyone tries to get help from the leader, but only God will give us justice.
25 The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the Lord.
25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety.
26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but justice comes from the Lord .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 29:25-26
Commentary on Proverbs 29:25
(Read Proverbs 29:25)
Many are ashamed to own Christ now; and he will not own them in the day of judgment. But he that trusts in the Lord will be saved from this snare.
Commentary on Proverbs 29:26
(Read Proverbs 29:26)
The wisest course is, to look to God, and seek the favour of the Ruler of rulers; for every creature is that to us which God makes it to be.