Proverbs 29:25-27 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 29:25-27 NIV (New International Version)
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice. The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.
Proverbs 29:25-27 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice. An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs 29:25-27 NLT (New Living Translation)
Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety. Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the LORD. The righteous despise the unjust; the wicked despise the godly.
Proverbs 29:25-27 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
The fear of mankind is a snare, but the one who trusts in the LORD is protected. , Many desire a ruler’s favor, but a person receives justice from the LORD. An unjust person is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
Proverbs 29:25-27 KJV (King James Version)
The fear of man bringeth a snare: But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. Many seek the ruler's favour; But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. An unjust man is an abomination to the just: And he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs 29:25-27 NKJV (New King James Version)
The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe. Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD. An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs 29:25-27 MSG (The Message)
The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in GOD protects you from that. Everyone tries to get help from the leader, but only GOD will give us justice. Good people can’t stand the sight of deliberate evil; the wicked can’t stand the sight of well-chosen goodness.
Proverbs 29:25-27 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
The fear of man brings a snare, But one who trusts in the LORD will be protected. Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for mankind comes from the LORD. An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, And one who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs 29:25-27 AMP (Amplified Bible)
The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the LORD will be exalted and safe. Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD. An unjust man is repulsive to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way [of the LORD] is repulsive to the wicked.
Proverbs 29:25-27 NET (New English Translation)
The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set on high. Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one receives justice. An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked.