Proverbs 29:26
Many, seek the face of a ruler, but, from Yahweh, is the sentence of each one.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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, setteth a snare, but, he that trusteth in Yahweh, shall be placed on high.
Cross References
Genesis 43:14And, God Almighty, give you compassion before the man, so shall he send with you, your other brother, and Benjamin. But, as for me, when I am bereaved, I am bereaved!
Ezra 7:27Blessed be Yahweh, God of our fathers,—who hath put the like of this into the heart of the king, to beautify the house of Yahweh, which is in Jerusalem;
Esther 4:16Go! gather ye together all the Jews who are to be found in Shusan, and fast ye for me—and neither eat nor drink—three days, night nor day, and, I and my maidens, will fast so,—and, in this manner, will I go in unto the king, though it is not according to the law, and, when I have perished, I have perished!
Psalms 62:12And, thine, O My Lord, is lovingkindness,—For, thou, wilt pay back unto every man—according to his deed.
Proverbs 16:14The wrath of a king, [meaneth] messengers of death, but, a man who is wise, will appease it.
Proverbs 19:6Many, will entreat the favour of a noble, and, every one, is a friend to a man abounding in 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 →