Proverbs 29:25
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
American King James Version (AKJV)
The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.
Webster's Revision
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.
English Revised Version (ERV)
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Clarke's Proverbs 29:25 Bible Commentary
The fear of man bringeth a snare - How often has this led weak men, though sincere in their general character, to deny their God, and abjure his people! See the case of Peter; and learn from this, O reader, that where the mighty have been slain, thou wilt fall, unless thou call on the Strong for strength, and for courage to use it. Be not ashamed of Jesus nor of his people, nor of his cross. Glory in this, that thou knowest him, art joined to them, and art counted worthy to bear it.
Barnes's Proverbs 29:25 Bible Commentary
The confusion and wretchedness in which the fear of what men can do entangles us, is contrasted with the security of one, who not only "fears" the Lord, so as to avoid offending Him, but trusts in Him as his protector and guide.
Wesley's Proverbs 29:25 Bible Commentary
29:25 A snare - Is an occasion of many sins.