Proverbs 29:25

The Flourishing of the Righteous

24A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify. 25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

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Berean Standard Bible
The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
American Standard Version (1901)
The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be 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.
Douay-Rheims 1899
He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
Free Bible Version
Being afraid of people traps you, but if you trust in the Lord you're safe.
Geneva Bible 1599
The feare of man bringeth a snare: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shalbe exalted.
King James (Authorized) Version
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
One Unity Resource Bible
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Adonai is kept safe.
Translation for Translators
It is like a dangerous trap [MET] for people to be ◄afraid of/worried about► what others will think about them, but those who trust in Yahweh are safe/protected.
Unlocked Literal Bible
The fear of man makes a snare, but the one who trusts in Yahweh will be protected.
Noah Webster Bible
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.
Young's Literal Translation
Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.