Parallel Verses
NET Bible
The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Context Readings
All About Life
24 Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk. 25 The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high. 26 Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one receives justice.
Phrases
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Cross References
Luke 12:4
"I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more they can do.
Genesis 20:2
Abraham said about his wife Sarah, "She is my sister." So Abimelech, king of Gerar, sent for Sarah and took her.
Genesis 26:7
When the men of that place asked him about his wife, he replied, "She is my sister." He was afraid to say, "She is my wife," for he thought to himself, "The men of this place will kill me to get Rebekah because she is very beautiful."
Psalm 91:14
The Lord says, "Because he is devoted to me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he is loyal to me.
Psalm 118:8
It is better to take shelter in the Lord than to trust in people.
Proverbs 16:20
The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.
Genesis 12:11-13
As he approached Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, "Look, I know that you are a beautiful woman.
Genesis 20:11
Abraham replied, "Because I thought, 'Surely no one fears God in this place. They will kill me because of my wife.'
Exodus 32:22-24
Aaron said, "Do not let your anger burn hot, my lord; you know these people, that they tend to evil.
1 Samuel 15:24
Then Saul said to Samuel, "I have sinned, for I have disobeyed what the Lord commanded and what you said as well. For I was afraid of the army, and I followed their wishes.
1 Samuel 27:1
David thought to himself, "One of these days I'm going to 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 despair of searching for me through all the territory of Israel and I will escape from his hand."
1 Samuel 27:11
Neither man nor woman would David leave alive so as to bring them back to Gath. He was thinking, "This way they can't tell on us, saying, 'This is what David did.'" Such was his practice the entire time that he lived in the country of the Philistines.
1 Kings 19:3
Elijah was afraid, so he got up and fled for his life to Beer Sheba in Judah. He left his servant there,
1 Chronicles 5:20
They received divine help in fighting them, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. They cried out to God during the battle; he responded to their prayers because they trusted in him.
Psalm 69:29
I am oppressed and suffering! O God, deliver and protect me!
Psalm 125:1
A song of ascents. Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion; it cannot be upended and will endure forever.
Proverbs 28:25
The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.
Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is purified; he is like a shield for those who take refuge in him.
Ecclesiastes 7:18
It is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning; for the one who fears God will follow both warnings.
Isaiah 57:11
Whom are you worried about? Whom do you fear, that you would act so deceitfully and not remember me or think about me? Because I have been silent for so long, you are not afraid of me.
Daniel 3:28
Nebuchadnezzar exclaimed, "Praised be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent forth his angel and has rescued his servants who trusted in him, ignoring the edict of the king and giving up their bodies rather than serve or pay homage to any god other than their God!
Daniel 6:23
Then the king was delighted and gave an order to haul Daniel up from the den. So Daniel was hauled up out of the den. He had no injury of any kind, because he had trusted in his God.
Matthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew 15:12
Then the disciples came to him and said, "Do you know that when the Pharisees heard this saying they were offended?"
Matthew 26:69-74
Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A slave girl came to him and said, "You also were with Jesus the Galilean."
John 3:2
came to Jesus at night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs that you do unless God is with him."
John 9:22
(His parents said these things because they were afraid of the Jewish religious leaders. For the Jewish leaders had already agreed that anyone who confessed Jesus to be the Christ would be put out of the synagogue.
John 12:42-43
Nevertheless, even among the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they would not confess Jesus to be the Christ, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue.
John 19:12-13
From this point on, Pilate tried to release him. But the Jewish leaders shouted out, "If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar! Everyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar!"
Galatians 2:11-13
But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he had clearly done wrong.
2 Timothy 4:16-17
At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me -- may they not be held accountable for it.
1 Peter 1:21
Through him you now trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.