Proverbs 29:25-26
Other Translations of Proverbs 29:25-26
King James Version
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
English Standard Version
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.
The Message
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.
New King James Version
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.
New Living Translation
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.