Bible verse

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

Proverbs 29:25 · BSB

Proverbs 29:25 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 29.

21 A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.

22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.

25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.

27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.

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Proverbs 29:25 in other translations

KJV

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

ASV

The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

ERV

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

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