Proverbs 29:26
Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah [is] the judgment of each.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.
In Context
25Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.
Cross References
Genesis 43:14and God Almighty give to you mercies before the man, so that he hath sent to you your other brother and Benjamin; and I, when I am bereaved — I am bereaved.'
Ezra 7:27Blessed [is] Jehovah, God of our fathers, who hath given such a thing as this in the heart of the king, to beautify the house of Jehovah that [is] in Jerusalem,
Esther 4:16'Go, gather all the Jews who are found in Shushan, and fast for me, and do not eat nor drink three days, by night and by day; also I and my young women do fast likewise, and so I go in unto the king, that [is] not according to law, and when I have perished — I have perished.'
Psalms 62:12And with Thee, O Lord, [is] kindness, For Thou dost recompense to each, According to his work!
Proverbs 16:14The fury of a king [is] messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.
Proverbs 19:6Many entreat the face of the noble, And all have made friendship to a man of 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 →