Proverbs 29:25-27

International Children’s Bible

²⁵Being afraid of people can get you into trouble.
But if you trust the Lord, you will be safe.

²⁶Many people want to be heard by a ruler.
But fairness comes from the Lord.

²⁷Good people hate those who are dishonest.
And the wicked hate those who are honest.

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)

International Children’s Bible (ICB)

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