Bible verse
Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
Proverbs 29:26 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 29.
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.
KJV
Many seek the ruler’s favour; but [every] man’s judgment [cometh] from the LORD.
ASV
Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.
ERV
Many seek the ruler’s favour: but a man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.
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