Proverbs 29:25-27

Revised Standard Version

²⁵ The fear of man lays a snare,
    but he who trusts in the Lord is safe.
²⁶ Many seek the favor of a ruler,
    but from the Lord a man gets justice.
²⁷ An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
    but he whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.