Proverbs 29:26

Proverbs chapter 29 · verse 26 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.25The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

v.26This passage

v.27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

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;