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25 The fear of man proves to be a snare,
    but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
    but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.
27 A dishonest man detests the righteous,
    and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.

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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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