Proverbs 29:26
Many people look for favors from a ruler, but justice comes from the Lord.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.
In Context
25Being afraid of people traps you, but if you trust in the Lord you're safe.
27Good people hate those who are unjust; the wicked hate those who do what's right.
Cross References
Genesis 43:14May God Almighty make the man treat you kindly so when you come before him he'll release your other brother and send Benjamin back. As for me, if I am to lose all my children, then so be it.”
Ezra 7:27Praise the Lord, the God of our forefathers, who put into the king's mind to honor the Lord's Temple in Jerusalem in this way,
Esther 4:16“Have all the Jews in Susa meet together and fast for me. Don't eat or drink anything for three days and nights. I and my girls will also fast. After that, I will go to the king, even though it's against the law, and if I die, I die.”
Psalms 62:12You show us trustworthy love. You give back to people in return for what they've done.
Proverbs 16:14An angry king can put you to death. If you're wise you'll try and calm him down.
Proverbs 19:6Many ask favors from important people, and everyone's a friend of the generous.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:26
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. Here, 1. We are cautioned not to dread the power of man, neither the power of a prince nor the power of the multitude; both are formidable enough, but the slavish fear of either brings a snare, that is, exposes men to many insults (some take a pride in terrifying the timorous), or rather exposes men to many temptations. Abraham, for fear of man, denied his wife, and Peter his Master, and many a one his God and religion. We… Read the whole commentary →