Proverbs 29:25-27

Darby Translation

²⁵The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.

²⁶Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.

²⁷An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].

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)

Darby Translation (DARBY)

New International Version (NIV)