Proverbs 29:25-27

New Living Translation

²⁵Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the Lord means safety.

²⁶Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but justice comes from the Lord.

²⁷The righteous despise the unjust;
the wicked despise the godly.

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)

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)