Proverbs 29:25-27

New American Standard Bible

²⁵The ^(A)fear of man ^[a]brings a snare,
But one who ^(B)trusts in the Lord will be protected.
²⁶^(C)Many seek the ruler’s ^[b]favor,
But ^(D)justice for mankind comes from the Lord.
²⁷An ^(E)unjust person is an abomination to the righteous,
And one who is ^(F)upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

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Proverbs 29:25 Lit gives
Proverbs 29:26 Lit face

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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