Devine Scripture

Proverbs 29:25

Proverbs chapter 29 · verse 25 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

Context

v.24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.

v.25This passage

v.26Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgmentcomethfrom Jehovah.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 12:42

    Nevertheless even of the rulers many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess it, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

  • Ecclesiastes 7:18

    It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth from them all.

  • Genesis 26:7

    and the men of the place asked him of his wife; and he said, She is my sister: for he feared to say, My wife; lest, said he, the men of the place should kill me for Rebekah; because she was fair to look upon.

  • 2 Timothy 4:16

    At my first defence no one took my part, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their account.

  • Daniel 6:23

    Then was the king exceeding glad, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he had trusted in his God.

  • 1 Chronicles 5:20

    And they were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them; for they cried to God in the battle, and he was entreated of them, because they put their trust in him.