Proverbs 29:26
Many seek the favor of a ruler; but from the Lord cometh justice for man.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.
In Context
25The dread of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord will be upheld in safety.
Cross References
Genesis 43:14And may God the Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away to you your other brother, and Benjamin. And I, if I am to be bereaved, let me be bereaved.
Ezra 7:27Blessed be the Lord the God of our fathers, who hath put the like of this in the heart of the king, to glorify the house of the Lord which is in Jerusalem;
Esther 4:16Go, assemble together all the Jews who are now present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, so that ye neither eat nor drink three days, either night or day; also I myself with my maidens will fast in like manner; and then will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law; and if I then perish, I perish.
Psalms 62:12(62:13) And unto thee, O Lord, belongeth kindness; for thou wilt recompense every man according to his works.
Proverbs 16:14The fury of a king is like the messengers of death; but a wise man will appease it.
Proverbs 19:6Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; and every one is the friend to him that bestoweth gifts.
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 →