Proverbs 29:26
Many are they who seek the ruler's favor; But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.
In Context
25The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Cross References
Psalms 62:12To thee also, O Lord! belongeth mercy; For thou dost render to every man according to his work!
Proverbs 16:14The wrath of a king is messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
Proverbs 19:6Many are they who caress the noble, And every one is the friend of him who giveth 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 →