Proverbs 29:26
King James Version (KJV)
Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.
In context
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs 29:26 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice 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.