Proverbs 29:26 “Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.”

Proverbs 29:26

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Many doe seeke the face of the ruler: but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.

Darby Translation

Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.

Young's Literal Translation

Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah [is] the judgment of each.

Bible in Basic English

The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.

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Cross references

“seek”

Proverbs 19:6 Psalm 20:9

Proverbs 19:6 · BSB

Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

Psalm 20:9 · BSB

O LORD, save the king. Answer us on the day we call.

“ruler's favour”

Proverbs 19:21 Psalm 62:12 Isaiah 46:9–11 Proverbs 16:7 Genesis 43:14 Nehemiah 1:11

Proverbs 19:21 · BSB

Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

Psalm 62:12 · BSB

and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.

Isaiah 46:9–11 · BSB

Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me.

Proverbs 16:7 · BSB

When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

Genesis 43:14 · BSB

May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man, that he may release your other brother along with Benjamin. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.”

Nehemiah 1:11 · BSB

O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that time…

Also

1 Corinthians 4:4 Isaiah 49:4

1 Corinthians 4:4 · BSB

My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.

Isaiah 49:4 · BSB

But I said, “I have labored in vain, I have spent My strength in futility and vanity; yet My vindication is with the LORD, and My reward is with My God.”

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

In context

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

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

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