Proverbs 29:25-27

International Standard Version

²⁵ Fearing any human being is a trap,
    but confiding in the Lord keeps anyone safe.

²⁶ Many seek a ruler’s favor,^[a]
    but justice for a man comes from the Lord.

²⁷ The unjust man is detestable to the righteous,
    and whoever lives blamelessly is detestable to the wicked.