Proverbs 29:26
“Many seeke the rulers fauour, but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.”
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Proverbs 29:26 Context
24Who so is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: hee heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. 25The feare of man bringeth a snare: but who so putteth his trust in the Lord, shall be safe. 26Many seeke the rulers fauour, but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord. 27An vniust man is an abomination to the iust: and he that is vpright in the way, is abomination to the wicked.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 29:26
Many seek the ruler's favour; but [every] man's judgment [cometh] from the LORD.
- King James Version
Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man {comes} from the LORD.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment `cometh' from Jehovah.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.
- Basic English Bible
Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
- Darby Bible
Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
- Webster's Bible
Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from Yahweh.
- World English Bible
Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah [is] the judgment of each.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 29:26
29:26 Judgment - The decision of his cause, and the success of all his endeavours.