Proverbs 29:26
What does Proverbs 29:26 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 29:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgmentcomethfrom Jehovah.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgmentcomethfrom Jehovah.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> the judgment of each.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 1:11
O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who delight to fear thy name; and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. Now I was cupbearer to the king.
- Isaiah 46:9
Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me;
- Psalms 20:9
Save, Jehovah: Let the King answer us when we call.
- 1 Corinthians 4:4
For I know nothing against myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord.
- Esther 4:16
Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast in like manner; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.
- Ezra 7:27
Blessed be Jehovah, the God of our fathers, who hath put such a thing as this in the king’s heart, to beautify the house of Jehovah which is in Jerusalem;
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