Key Verse Spotlight
Proverbs 29:26 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“Many seek the ruler's favour; but {every} man's judgment {cometh} from the LORD. {the ruler's...: Heb. the face of a ruler}”
Proverbs 29:26
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth {it} not.
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. {safe: Heb. set on high}
Many seek the ruler's favour; but {every} man's judgment {cometh} from the LORD. {the ruler's...: Heb. the face of a ruler}
An unjust man {is} an abomination to the just: and {he that is} upright in the way {is} abomination to the wicked.
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