Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
In Context
24He who shareth with a thief hateth himself: He heareth the curse, but maketh no discovery.
26Many are they who seek the ruler's favor; But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:25
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. See here what sin and ruin those involve themselves in who are drawn away by the enticement of sinners. 1. They incur a great deal of guilt: He does so that goes partner with such as rob and defraud, and casts in his lot among them, ch. i. 11 , &c. The receiver is as bad as the thief; and, being drawn in to join with him in the commission of the sin, he cannot escape joining with him in the concealment of it, though it… Read the whole commentary →