Proverbs 29:26

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

Cross References

Genesis 43:14

Then may my Almighty God cause him to be pleased by you. And send your brother, whom he holds, back with you, along with this one, Benjamin. But as for me, without my children, I will be like one who is bereaved."

2 Samuel 14:1

Now Joab, the son of Zeruiah, understood that the heart of the king had been turned toward Absalom,

Nehemiah 1:11

I beg you, O Lord, may your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants who are willing to fear your name. And so, guide your servant today, and grant to him mercy before this man." For I was the cupbearer of the king.

Esther 4:16

And so she was led to the chamber of king Artaxerxes, in the tenth month, which is called Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign.

Psalm 20:9

May your hand be found by all your enemies. May your right hand discover all those who hate you.

Psalm 62:12

Truly, the king will rejoice in God: all those who swear by him will be praised, because the mouth of those who speak iniquity has been blocked.

Proverbs 16:14

The indignation of a king is a herald of death. And the wise man will appease it.

Proverbs 16:15

In the cheerfulness of the king's countenance, there is life. And his clemency is like belated rain.

Proverbs 16:33

Lots are cast into the lap, but they are tempered by the Lord.

Proverbs 16:7

When the ways of man will please the Lord, he will convert even his enemies to peace.

Proverbs 19:21

There are many intentions in the heart of a man. But the will of the Lord shall stand firm.

Proverbs 19:6

Many honor the character of one who is powerful, and there are friends for a giver of gifts.

Proverbs 21:1

Just as with the dividing of the waters, so also is the heart of the king in the hand of the Lord. He shall bend it whichever way he wills.

Isaiah 49:4

And I said: "I have labored toward emptiness. I have consumed my strength without purpose and in vain. Therefore, my judgment is with the Lord, and my work is with my God."

1 Corinthians 4:4

For I have nothing on my conscience. But I am not justified by this. For the Lord is the One who judges me.