Proverbs 29:26
Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.
King James Version
In Context
25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Cross References
Genesis 43:14And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.
Ezra 7:27Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king’s heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem:
Esther 4:16Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.
Psalms 62:12Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
Proverbs 16:14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
Proverbs 19:6Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that 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 →