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25 A person’s fear sets a trap ⌞for him⌟,
but one who trusts the Lord is safe.
26 Many seek an audience with a ruler,
but justice for humanity comes from the Lord.
27 An unjust person is disgusting to righteous people.
A decent person is disgusting to wicked people.

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

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

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

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