Proverbs 29:26
Many seek the ruler’s favor, 2 but a man’s mishpat ·justice· comes from Adonai. 1
One Unity Resource 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 proves to be a snare, 2 but whoever puts his trust in Adonai is kept safe. 1
27A dishonest man detests the upright, 2 and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
Cross References
Genesis 43:14May El Shaddai [God Almighty] give you rachamim ·merciful loves· before the man, that he may release to you your other brother and Benjamin [Son of right hand, Son of south]. If I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.”
Psalms 62:12Also to you, Lord, belongs chesed ·loving-kindness·, 2 for you reward every man according to his work. + 62:12. Quoted in Rom 2:6; 1 Cor 3:8; 2 Tim 4:14
Proverbs 16:14The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, 2 but a wise man will pacify it. 1
Proverbs 19:6Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, 2 and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts. 1
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 →