25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.

Other Translations of Proverbs 29:25

King James Version

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. safe: Heb. set on high

English Standard Version

25 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.

The Message

25 The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that.

New King James Version

25 The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.

New Living Translation

25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 29:25

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.