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Proverbs 29:25

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

The fear {H2731} of man {H120} bringeth {H5414} a snare {H4170}: but whoso putteth his trust {H982} in the LORD {H3068} shall be safe {H7682}.

Fearing human beings is a snare; but he who trusts in ADONAI will be raised high [above danger].

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

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

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Cross-References

  • Psalms 118:8 (46 votes)

    [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

  • Luke 12:4 (40 votes)

    And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

  • Proverbs 18:10 (36 votes)

    ¶ The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

  • Psalms 91:14 (30 votes)

    Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

  • Proverbs 16:20 (23 votes)

    ¶ He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he.

  • John 12:42 (19 votes)

    ¶ Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess [him], lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

  • John 12:43 (19 votes)

    For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.