Proverbs 29:26

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

In context

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.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
KJV King James Version: Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.
WEB World English Bible: Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from the LORD.
ASV American Standard Version: Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah [is] the judgment of each.
DBY Darby Translation: Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
WBS Webster Bible: Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.