Proverbs 29:25
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.
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.
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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.