Parallel Verses

Amplified


The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the Lord will be exalted and safe.

New American Standard Bible

The fear of man brings a snare,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

The fear of man is a snare,
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.

International Standard Version

Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe.

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.

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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
חרדה 
Charadah 
Usage: 9

of man
אדם 
'adam 
Usage: 541

נתן 
Nathan 
Usage: 2011

a snare
מקשׁ מוקשׁ 
Mowqesh 
Usage: 27

בּטח 
Batach 
Usage: 120

in the Lord

Usage: 0

Devotionals

Devotionals about Proverbs 29:25

References

Images Proverbs 29:25

Context Readings

All About Life

24
Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own life;
He hears the curse [when swearing an oath to testify], but discloses nothing [and commits perjury by omission].
25 
The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the Lord will be exalted and safe.
26
Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But justice for man comes from the Lord.

Cross References

Luke 12:4

“I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have nothing more that they can do.

Genesis 20:2

Abraham said [again] of Sarah his wife, “She is my sister.” So Abimelech king of Gerar sent and took Sarah [into his harem].

Genesis 26:7

The men of the place asked him about his wife, and he said, “She is my sister,” for he was afraid to say, “my wife”—thinking, “the men of the place might kill me on account of Rebekah, since she is very beautiful.”

Psalm 91:14


“Because he set his love on Me, therefore I will save him;
I will set him [securely] on high, because he knows My name [he confidently trusts and relies on Me, knowing I will never abandon him, no, never].

Psalm 118:8


It is better to take refuge in the Lord
Than to trust in man.

Proverbs 16:20


He who pays attention to the word [of God] will find good,
And blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who trusts [confidently] in the Lord.

Proverbs 18:10


The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
The righteous runs to it and is safe and set on high [far above evil].

Genesis 12:11-13

And when he was about to enter Egypt, he said to Sarai his wife, “Listen: I know that you are a beautiful woman;

Genesis 20:11

Abraham said, “Because I thought, ‘Surely there is no fear or reverence of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.’

Exodus 32:22-24

Aaron said, “Do not let the anger of my lord burn; you know the people yourself, that they are prone to evil.

1 Samuel 15:24

Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned; for I have transgressed the command of the Lord and your words, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice.

1 Samuel 27:1

But David said in his heart, “Now I will die one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me inside the borders of Israel, and I will escape from his hand [once and for all].”

1 Samuel 27:11

David did not leave a man or a woman alive to bring news to Gath, saying [to himself], “Otherwise they will tell about us, saying, ‘This is what David has done, and this has been his practice all the time that he has lived in the country of the Philistines.’”

1 Kings 19:3

And Elijah was afraid and arose and ran for his life, and he came to Beersheba which belongs to Judah, and he left his servant there.

1 Chronicles 5:20

They were given help against them, and the Hagrites were handed over to them, and all who were allied with them; for they cried out to God [for help] in the battle; and He granted their entreaty because they relied on and trusted in Him.

Psalm 69:29


But I am sorrowful and in pain;
May Your salvation, O God, set me [securely] on high.

Psalm 125:1

Those who trust in and rely on the Lord [with confident expectation]
Are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but remains forever.

Proverbs 28:25


An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be blessed and prosper.

Proverbs 30:5


Every word of God is tested and refined [like silver];
He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge in Him.

Ecclesiastes 7:18

It is good that you take hold of one thing (righteousness) and also not let go of the other (wisdom); for the one who fears and worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them.

Isaiah 57:11


“About whom were you worried and fearful
That you lied and did not remember Me,
Nor give Me a thought?
Was I not silent even for a long time
And [as a result] you do not fear Me?

Daniel 3:28

Nebuchadnezzar responded and said, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, who has sent His angel and rescued His servants who believed in, trusted in, and relied on Him! They violated the king’s command and surrendered their bodies rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.

Daniel 6:23

Then the king was greatly pleased and ordered that Daniel be taken out of the den. So Daniel was taken out of the den, and no injury whatever was found on him, because he believed in and relied on and trusted in his God.

Matthew 10:28

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be afraid of Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Matthew 15:12

Then the disciples came and said to Jesus, “Do You know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard you say this?”

Matthew 26:69-74

Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a servant-girl came up to him and said, “You too were with Jesus the Galilean.”

John 3:2

who came to Jesus at night and said to Him, “Rabbi (Teacher), we know [without any doubt] that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs [these wonders, these attesting miracles] that You do unless God is with him.”

John 9:22

His parents said this because they were afraid of [the leaders of] the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone acknowledged Jesus to be the Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue (excommunicated).

John 12:42-43

Nevertheless, even many of the leading men believed in Him [as Savior and Messiah], but because of the Pharisees they would not confess it, for fear that [if they acknowledged Him openly] they would be put out of the synagogue (excommunicated);

John 19:12-13

As a result of this, Pilate kept making efforts to release Him, but the Jews kept screaming, “If you release this Man, you are no friend of Caesar! Anyone who makes himself out [to be] a king opposes Caesar [and rebels against the emperor]!”

Galatians 2:11-13

Now when Cephas (Peter) came to Antioch, I opposed him face to face [about his conduct there], because he stood condemned [by his own actions].

2 Timothy 4:16-17

At my first trial no one supported me [as an advocate] or stood with me, but they all deserted me. May it not be counted against them [by God].

1 Peter 1:21

and through Him you believe [confidently] in God [the heavenly Father], who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are [centered and rest] in God.

King James Version Public Domain

Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers.

International Standard Version Copyright © 1996-2008 by the ISV Foundation.

New American Standard Bible Copyright ©1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org

American Standard Version Public Domain

NET Bible copyright © 1996-2006 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. NetBible

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain