Proverbs 29:26
Many are those who seek the face of the ruler, 1 but from Yahweh is justice for a person. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 makes a snare, 1 but the one who trusts in Yahweh will be protected. 1
Cross References
Genesis 43:14May God Almighty give you mercy before the man, so that he may release to you your other brother and Benjamin. If I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.”
Ezra 7:27Praise Yahweh, our ancestors' God, who placed all this into the king's heart to glorify Yahweh's house in Jerusalem,
Esther 4:16“Go, gather together all the Jews who live in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat nor drink for three days, night or day. My young girls and I will fast in the same way. Then I will go to the king, even though it is against the law, and if I perish, I perish.”
Psalms 62:12Also to you, Lord, belongs covenant faithfulness, 1 for you pay back every person for what he has done.
Proverbs 16:14A king's wrath is a messenger of death 1 but a wise man will try to calm his anger. 1
Proverbs 19:6Many will ask for a favor from a generous person 1 and everyone is a friend of the one 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 →