Proverbs 29:25
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.”
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. Wanting human approval is a trap; trusting God is the way out.
Read the full meaning“The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.”
King James Version · Public Domain“The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 29:25 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 12:11As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, “Look, I know that you are a beautiful woman,
- Genesis 12:12and when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife.’ Then they will kill me but will let you live.
- Genesis 20:2Abraham said of his wife Sarah, “She is my sister.” So Abimelech king of Gerar had Sarah brought to him.
- Genesis 20:11Abraham replied, “I thought to myself, ‘Surely there is no fear of God in this place. They will kill me on account of my wife.’
- Genesis 26:7But when the men of that place asked about his wife, he said, “She is my sister.” For he was afraid to say, “She is my wife,” since he thought to himself, “The men of this place will kill me on account of Rebekah, because she is so beautiful.”
- Exodus 32:22“Do not be enraged, my lord,” Aaron replied. “You yourself know that the people are intent on evil.
- Deuteronomy 1:17Show no partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.”
- Judges 16:11He replied, “If they tie me up with new ropes that have never been used, I will become as weak as any other man.”
- 1 Samuel 15:24Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned; I have transgressed the LORD’s commandment and your instructions, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice.
- 1 Samuel 21:13So he changed his behavior before them and feigned madness in their hands; he scratched on the doors of the gate and let his saliva run down his beard.
- 1 Samuel 27:1David, however, said to himself, “One of these days now I will be swept away by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will stop searching for me all over Israel, and I will slip out of his hand.”
- 1 Samuel 27:11David did not leave a man or woman alive to be brought to Gath, for he said, “Otherwise they will report us, saying, ‘This is what David did.’” And this was David’s custom the whole time he lived in Philistine territory.
- 1 Kings 19:3And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there,
- 1 Chronicles 5:20And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers.
- Psalms 69:29But I am in pain and distress; let Your salvation protect me, O God.
- Psalms 91:14“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.
- Psalms 118:8It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
- Psalms 125:1Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
- Proverbs 16:20Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
- Proverbs 18:10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
- Proverbs 28:25A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
- Proverbs 30:5Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
- Ecclesiastes 7:18It is good to grasp the one and not let the other slip from your hand. For he who fears God will follow both warnings.
- Isaiah 57:11Whom have you dreaded and feared, so that you lied and failed to remember Me or take this to heart? Is it not because I have long been silent that you do not fear Me?
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