Proverbs 29:25

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 man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour. 24Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not. The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected. 26Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah. 27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].

Proverbs 29:25 word by word

חֶרְדַּ֣ת אָ֭דָם יִתֵּ֣ן מוֹקֵ֑שׁ וּבוֹטֵ֖חַ בַּיהוָ֣ה יְשֻׂגָּֽב׃Read the interlinear

• fearחֲרָדָהchărâdâh · tremblingH2731
• manאָדָם'âdâm · manH120
• snareמוֹקֵשׁmôqêsh môqêsh · snareH4170

Cross-references for Proverbs 29:25

• Genesis 12:11And it came to pass when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said to Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a woman fair to look upon.
• Genesis 20:2And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister. And Abimelech the king of Gerar sent and took Sarah.
• Genesis 26:7And the men of the place asked about his wife. And he said, She is my sister; for he feared to say, my wife, [saying to himself,] Lest the men of the place slay me on account of Rebecca — because she was fair in countenance.
• Exodus 32:22And Aaron said, Let not the anger of my lord burn! thou knowest the people, that they are [set] on mischief.
• 1 Samuel 15:24And Saul said to Samuel, I have sinned, for I have transgressed the commandment of Jehovah, and thy words; for I feared the people, and hearkened to their voice.
• 1 Samuel 27:1And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul will despair of me to seek me any more within all the limits of Israel, and I shall escape out of his hand.
• 1 Kings 19:3And when he saw [that], he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beer-sheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there.
• Isaiah 57:11And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor taken it to heart? Have not I even of long time held my peace, and thou fearest me not?
• Matthew 10:28And be not afraid of those who kill the body, but cannot kill the soul; but fear rather him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
• Matthew 15:12Then his disciples, coming up, said to him, Dost thou know that the Pharisees, having heard this word, have been offended?
• Matthew 26:69But Peter sat without in the palace-court; and a maid came to him, saying, And thou wast with Jesus the Galilaean.
• John 3:2he came to him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art come a teacher from God, for none can do these signs that thou doest unless God be with him.
• John 9:22His parents said these things because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had already agreed that if any one confessed him [to be the] Christ, he should be excommunicated from the synagogue.
• John 12:42Although indeed from among the rulers also many believed on him, but on account of the Pharisees did not confess [him], that they might not be put out of the synagogue:
• John 19:12From this time Pilate sought to release him; but the Jews cried out saying, If thou releasest this [man], thou art not a friend to Caesar. Every one making himself a king speaks against Caesar.
• Galatians 2:11But when Peter came to Antioch, I withstood him to [the] face, because he was to be 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

Topics related to Proverbs 29:25

• Cowardice
• Faith
• Righteous

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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