Proverbs 29:26

26 ¹Many seek the ruler's favor, But ²justice for man comes from the LORD.

Proverbs 29:26 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the ruler's favour
Or "face" ^F5; are very desirous of being admitted into his presence, and of having his company and conversation; of having an opportunity to ask a favour of him, and of receiving honour from him, and of gaining him on their side, to take their part in a cause depending; see ( Proverbs 19:6 ) ; but [every] man's judgment [cometh] from the Lord;
who has the hearts of kings and rulers in his hand, and directs them in bestowing their favours, and in determining causes; so that all things are ultimately from the Lord; and therefore it is best to seek unto him, and trust in him: or the state and condition and circumstances of men, as to riches and honour, and the like, are all from the Lord, according as he sees fit; who sets up one and pulls down another, according to his pleasure.

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FOOTNOTES:

F5 (ynp) "faciem", V. L. Pagninus, Vatablus, Tigurine version, Junius & Tremellius, so Michaelis, Schultens.

Proverbs 29:26 In-Context

24 He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing.

25 The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.

26 Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD .

27 An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked.

Cross References

• 1. Proverbs 19:6
• 2. Isaiah 49:4; 1 Corinthians 4:4

Footnotes

• [a] Lit "face"