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Proverbs 29:25-1953 kjv — The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. Many seek the ruler’s favour;…

King James Version

25

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

26

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

27

An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

— Proverbs 29:25-1953, King James Version

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Proverbs 29:25-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe. Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgmentcomethfrom Jehovah. An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked. ”

  • WEB

    “The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from Yahweh. A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.”

  • NET

    “The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set on high. Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one receives justice. An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked.”

  • DRB

    “He that feareth man shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high. Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord. The just abhor a wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction. ”

  • BBE

    “The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high. The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord. An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers.”

  • KJVA

    “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord. An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. ”

Proverbs 29 — Context

22

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

23

A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

24

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

25

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

26

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

27

An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

Proverbs 29:25-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 29:25-1953 say?
Proverbs 29:25-1953 in the King James Version reads: “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord. An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. ”
Where is Proverbs 29:25-1953 in the Bible?
Proverbs 29:25-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 29, verses 25–1953.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 29:25-1953.
What translation should I read Proverbs 29:25-1953 in?
Proverbs 29:25-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 29:25-1953?
Proverbs 29:25-1953 reads (KJV): “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord. An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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