Proverbs 29:26 - The Scriptures 2009

²⁶ Many seek the face of a ruler, But right-ruling for man comes from יהוה.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁶ Many seek the ruler's favour; But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁶ Many crave and seek the ruler's favor, but the wise man [waits] for justice from the Lord.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁶ Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.

Common English Bible

²⁶ Many seek access to the ruler, but justice comes from the LORD.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁶ Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds from the Lord.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁶ Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.

Proverbs 29:26 Cross References

Genesis 43:14

And Ěl Shaddai give to you compassion before the man, so that he shall release your other brother and Binyamin. And I, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved!

2 Samuel 14:1

And Yo’aḇ son of Tseruyah knew that the heart of the sovereign was towards Aḇshalom.

Nehemiah 1:11

“O יהוה, I pray, please let Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant, and to the prayer of Your servants who delight to fear Your Name. And let Your servant prosper this day, I pray, and grant him compassion in the presence of this man.” For I was cupbearer to the sovereign.

Esther 4:16

“Go, gather all the Yehuḏim who are present in Shushan, and fast for me, and do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I too, and my young women shall fast in the same way, then I shall go to the sovereign, which is against the law. And if I shall perish, I shall perish!”

Psalm 20:9

Save, יהוה! Let the Sovereign answer us in the day we call.

Psalm 62:12

And loving-commitment is Yours, O יהוה; For You reward each one according to his work.

Proverbs 16:14

The sovereign’s wrath is a messenger of death, But a wise man appeases it.

Proverbs 16:15

In the light of a sovereign’s face is life, And his delight is like a cloud of the latter rain.

Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap, But every decision by it is from יהוה.

Proverbs 16:7

When a man’s ways please יהוה, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Proverbs 19:21

Many are the plans in a man’s heart, But it is the counsel of יהוה that stands.

Proverbs 19:6

Many entreat the favour of the noble. And all are friends to him who gives gifts.

Proverbs 21:1

The sovereign’s heart is as channels of water In the hand of יהוה; He turns it wherever He wishes.

Isaiah 49:4

And I said, ‘I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for emptiness, and in vain. But my right-ruling is with יהוה, and my work with my Elohim.’ ”

Daniel 4:35

And all the inhabitants of the earth are of no account, and He does as He wishes with the host of the heavens and among the inhabitants of the earth. And there is none to strike against His hand or say to Him, “What have You done?”

1 Corinthians 4:4

For I am not conscious of any matter against myself, yet I am not declared right by this, but He who judges me is יהוה.