Proverbs 29:25-27

Complete Jewish Bible

²⁵Fearing human beings is a snare;
but he who trusts in Adonai will be raised high [above danger].

²⁶Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but it is from Adonai that each gets justice.

²⁷An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous,
but he who lives uprightly is an abomination to the wicked.

Proverbs 29:25-27

New International Version

²⁵Fear^(A) of man will prove to be a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord^(B) is kept safe.^(C)

²⁶Many seek an audience with a ruler,^(D)
but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.^(E)

²⁷The righteous detest the dishonest;
the wicked detest the upright.^(F)

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