Proverbs 29:26

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 29:26

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.

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KJV

King James Version

Many seek the ruler’s favour; but [every] man’s judgment [cometh] from the LORD.

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WEB

World English Bible

Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from the LORD.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment [cometh] from Jehovah.

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 29

²⁴ A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.

²⁵ The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

²⁶ Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.

²⁷ An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.

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