Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe.
New American Standard Bible
But he who
King James Version
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Holman Bible
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.
A Conservative Version
The fear of man brings a snare, but he who puts his trust in LORD shall be safe.
American Standard Version
The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
Amplified
The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the Lord will be exalted and safe.
Bible in Basic English
The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.
Darby Translation
The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
Julia Smith Translation
The fear of man will give a snare: and he trusting in Jehovah shall be exalted.
King James 2000
The fear of man brings a snare: but whosoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The fear of a person will lay a snare, but he who trusts in Yahweh will be secure.
Modern King James verseion
The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that feareth men, shall have a fall; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall come to honour.
NET Bible
The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.
New Heart English Bible
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
The Emphasized Bible
The fear of man, setteth a snare, but, he that trusteth in Yahweh, shall be placed on high.
Webster
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
World English Bible
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
Youngs Literal Translation
Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 29:25
Prayers for Proverbs 29:25
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
24 A thief's accomplice hates himself; though testifying under oath, he reveals nothing. 25 Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe. 26 Many seek a ruler's favor, but justice for a man comes from the LORD.
Phrases
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Cross References
Luke 12:4
"But I tell you, my friends, never be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can't do anything more.
Genesis 20:2
because Abraham kept saying about his wife Sarah, "She is my sister," King Abimelech of Gerar summoned them and took Sarah into his household.
Genesis 26:7
Later on, the men of that place asked about his wife, so he replied, "She's my sister," because he was afraid to call her "my wife." He kept thinking, ""otherwise, the men around here will kill me on account of Rebekah, since she's very beautiful."
Psalm 91:14
Because he has focused his love on me, I will deliver him. I will protect him because he knows my name.
Psalm 118:8
It is better to take shelter in the LORD than to trust in people.
Proverbs 16:20
Whoever listens to a word of instruction prospers, and anyone who trusts in the LORD is blessed.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; a righteous person rushes to it and is lifted up above the danger.
Genesis 12:11-13
When he was about to enter Egypt, he told his wife Sarai, "Look, I'm aware that you're a beautiful woman.
Genesis 20:11
"I thought that there's no fear of God in this place," Abraham replied, "and that they would kill me because of my wife.
Exodus 32:22-24
Aaron said, "Sir, don't be angry. You know the people that they're intent on evil.
1 Samuel 15:24
"I've sinned," Saul replied to Samuel. "I've broken the LORD's command and your word, because I was afraid of the people and listened to them.
1 Samuel 27:1
David told himself, "One of these days I'll perish by Saul's hand. There is nothing better for me to do than to escape to Philistine territory. Saul will give up searching for me anymore within the borders of Israel, so I'll escape from him."
1 Samuel 27:11
David answered, "Against the Negev of Judah, against the Negev of the Jerahmeelites, and against the Negev of the Kenites." David did not leave a man or woman alive to bring to Gath. He told himself, "Otherwise, they'll say, "This is what David is doing, and this has been his practice all the time he has lived in Philistine territory.'"
1 Kings 19:3
Elijah was terrified, so he got up and ran for his life to Beer-sheba, which is part of Judah, and left his servant there
1 Chronicles 5:20
When they received assistance against them, the Hagrites and all of their allies were handed over to their control, because they cried out to God during the battle. He honored their entreaty, because they had placed their trust in him.
Psalm 69:29
As for me, I am afflicted and hurting; may your deliverance, God, establish me on high.
Psalm 125:1
Those who are trusting in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be overthrown. They remain forever.
Proverbs 28:25
An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers.
Proverbs 30:5
Everything God says is pure; he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.
Ecclesiastes 7:18
It is good for you to grab hold of this and not let go, because whoever fears God will escape all of these extremes.
Isaiah 57:11
"Whom did you so dread and while you feared me that you lied, and you did not remember me, and did not lay to heart these things? Haven't I remained silent for a long time, and still you don't fear me?"
Daniel 3:28
Nebuchadnezzar spoke up and announced:
Daniel 6:23
The king was ecstatic, so he gave orders for Daniel to be released from the pit. Daniel was taken up from the pit, and no injury was found to have been inflicted on him, because he had believed in his God.
Matthew 10:28
Stop being afraid of those who kill the body but can't kill the soul. Instead, be afraid of the one who can destroy both body and soul in hell.
Matthew 15:12
Then the disciples came and asked him, "Do you realize that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this statement?"
Matthew 26:69-74
Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard when a servant girl came up to him and said, "You, too, were with Jesus the Galilean."
John 3:2
He came to Jesus at night and told him, "Rabbi, we know that you have come from God as a teacher, because no one can perform these signs that you are doing unless God is with him."
John 9:22
His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders, since the Jewish leaders had already agreed that anyone who acknowledged that Jesus was the Messiah would be thrown out of the synagogue.
John 12:42-43
Yet many people, even some of the authorities, believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not admit it so they would not be thrown out of the synagogue.
John 19:12-13
From then on, Pilate tried to release him, but the Jewish leaders kept shouting, "If you release this fellow, you're not a friend of Caesar! Anyone who claims to be a king is defying Caesar!"
Galatians 2:11-13
But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly wrong.
2 Timothy 4:16-17
At my first trial no one came to my defense. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be held against them!
1 Peter 1:21
Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope might be in God.