Proverbs 29:25
What does Proverbs 29:25 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 29:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that feareth man shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
Context
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.
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