Proverbs 29:25
23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
- KJV
- The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
- WEB
- The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
- ASV
- The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
- DARBY
- The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
- BLB
- The fear of man sets a snare, and one trusting in YHWH will be set on high.
- ÅB
- Menneskefrykt fører i snare, men den som setter sin lit til Herren, han blir berget.
- OTB
- Frykten for andre legger en snare, men den som stoler på Herren, er trygg.
- B1930
- Menneskefrykt fører i snare, men den som setter sin lit til Herren, han blir berget.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Psalms 118:8
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
Read in contextLuke 12:4
I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
Read in contextProverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Read in contextPsalms 91:14
“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.
Read in contextProverbs 16:20
Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
Read in contextJohn 12:42–43
Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue.
Read in contextProverbs 30:5
Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
Read in contextPsalms 125:1
Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
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