Proverbs 29:26

The Scriptures 1998

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

Cross References

Genesis 43:14

“And Ě

2 Samuel 14:1

And Yo’aḇ

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 Yehuḏ

Psalm 20:9

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

Psalm 62:12

And kindness 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.