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Proverbs 29:25
25The fear of mankind is a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.
Proverbs 29:25 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
- New International Version (NIV)Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.
Context of Proverbs 29:25
23A person’s pride will humble him, but a humble spirit will gain honor. 24To be a thief’s partner is to hate oneself; he hears the curse but will not testify. The fear of mankind is a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected. 26Many desire a ruler’s favor, but a person receives justice from the Lord. 27An unjust person is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
Read all of Proverbs 29Proverbs 29:25 word by word
חֶרְדַּ֣ת אָ֭דָם יִתֵּ֣ן מוֹקֵ֑שׁ וּבוֹטֵ֖חַ בַּיהוָ֣ה יְשֻׂגָּֽב׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 29:25
- Genesis 12:11When he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife, Sarai, “Look, I know what a beautiful woman you are.
- Genesis 20:2Abraham said about his wife Sarah, “She is my sister.” So King Abimelech of Gerar had Sarah brought to him.
- Genesis 26:7When the men of the place asked about his wife, he said, “She is my sister,” for he was afraid to say “my wife,” thinking, “The men of the place will kill me on account of Rebekah, for she is a beautiful woman.”
- Exodus 32:22“Don’t be enraged, my lord,” Aaron replied. “You yourself know that the people are intent on evil.
- 1 Samuel 15:24Saul answered Samuel, “I have sinned. I have transgressed the Lord’s command and your words. Because I was afraid of the people, I obeyed them.
- 1 Samuel 27:1David said to himself, “One of these days I’ll be swept away by Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape immediately to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me everywhere in Israel, and I’ll escape from him.”
- 1 Kings 19:3Then Elijah became afraid and immediately ran for his life. When he came to Beer-sheba that belonged to Judah, he left his servant there,
- Isaiah 57:11Who was it you dreaded and feared, so that you lied and didn’t remember me or take it to heart? I have kept silent for a long time, haven’t I? So you do not fear me.
- Matthew 10:28Don’t fear those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul; rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
- Matthew 15:12Then the disciples came up and told him, “Do you know that the Pharisees took offense when they heard what you said?”
- Matthew 26:69Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A servant girl approached him and said, “You were with Jesus the Galilean too.”
- John 3:2This man came to him at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God, for no one could perform these signs you do unless God were with him.”
- John 9:22His parents said these things because they were afraid of the Jews, since the Jews had already agreed that if anyone confessed him as the Messiah, he would be banned from the synagogue.
- John 12:42Nevertheless, many did believe in him even among the rulers, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, so that they would not be banned from the synagogue.
- John 19:12From that moment Pilate kept trying to release him. But the Jews shouted, “If you release this man, you are not Caesar’s friend. Anyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar!”
- Galatians 2:11But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face because he stood condemned.
Commentaries on Proverbs 29:25
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25The fear of man bringeth a snare - How often has this led weak men, though sincere in their general character, to deny their God, and abjure his people! See the case of Peter; and learn from this, O reader, that where the mighty have been slain, thou wilt fall, unless thou call on the Strong for strength, and for courage to use it. Be not ashamed of Jesus nor of his people, nor of his cross. Glory in this, that thou knowest him, art joined to them, and…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25The confusion and wretchedness in which the fear of what men can do entangles us, is contrasted with the security of one, who not only “fears” the Lord, so as to avoid offending Him, but trusts in Him as his protector and guide.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 25Verse 25 Many are ashamed to own Christ now; and he will not own them in the day of judgment. But he that trusts in the Lord will be saved from this snare.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25fear of man is a snare: See Proverbs 1:7; Luke 12:4–5.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2525. The fear ... snare--involves men in difficulty (compare Pr 29:6). shall be safe--(Compare Margin; Pr 18:10).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 29
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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