Proverbs 29:25 “The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set secu…”

Proverbs 29:25

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

World English Bible

The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.

American Standard Version

The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

Geneva Bible 1599

The feare of man bringeth a snare: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shalbe exalted.

Darby Translation

The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.

Young's Literal Translation

Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.

Bible in Basic English

The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.

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Cross references

“fear”

Matthew 10:28 Matthew 26:69–74 John 9:22 Genesis 20:11 Isaiah 57:11 John 3:2

Matthew 10:28 · BSB

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Matthew 26:69–74 · BSB

Meanwhile, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came up to him. “You also were with Jesus the Galilean,” she said.

John 9:22 · BSB

His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews. For the Jews had already determined that anyone who confessed Jesus as the Christ would be put out of the synagogue.

Genesis 20:11 · BSB

Abraham replied, “I thought to myself, ‘Surely there is no fear of God in this place. They will kill me on account of my wife.’

Isaiah 57:11 · BSB

Whom have you dreaded and feared, so that you lied and failed to remember Me or take this to heart? Is it not because I have long been silent that you do not fear Me?

John 3:2 · BSB

He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.”

“whoso”

Psalm 118:8 Proverbs 18:10 Proverbs 16:20 Proverbs 30:5 Psalm 125:1 1 Peter 1:21

Psalm 118:8 · BSB

It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.

Proverbs 18:10 · BSB

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Proverbs 16:20 · BSB

Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

Proverbs 30:5 · BSB

Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

Psalm 125:1 · BSB

Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.

1 Peter 1:21 · BSB

Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.

“safe”

Psalm 91:14 Psalm 69:29

Psalm 91:14 · BSB

“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.

Psalm 69:29 · BSB

But I am in pain and distress; let Your salvation protect me, O God.

Also

Luke 12:4 Proverbs 28:25

Luke 12:4 · BSB

I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.

Proverbs 28:25 · BSB

A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

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

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