Proverbs 29:26

26 Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice.

Proverbs 29:26 in Other Translations

26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.

26 Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that a man gets justice.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the LORD .

26 Everyone tries to get help from the leader, but only God will give us justice.

26 Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment [cometh] from Jehovah.

26 Many seek an audience with a ruler, but justice for humanity comes from the LORD.

26 Many seek a ruler's favor, but a man receives justice from the Lord.

26 Many people want to meet a ruler. But only the LORD sees that people are treated fairly.

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 The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify.

25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.

26 Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice.

27 The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.

Cross References

• 1. Proverbs 19:6
• 2. S Proverbs 16:33