Proverbs 29:26

Proverbs 29:26 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

26Many seek an audience with a ruler,

but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.

26Many seek the ruler’s favor,

But justice for mankind comes from the Lord.

26Many seek the ruler’s favor,

But justice for man comes from the Lord.

26Many seek the ruler’s favor,

but a man receives justice from the Lord.

26Many seek the ruler’s favor;

But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.

26Many doe seeke the face of the ruler: but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.

26Many seek the ruler’s favor,

but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.

26Many people want to meet a ruler.

But only the Lord sees that people are treated fairly.

26Many people want the king to be their friend.

But only the Lord can give you true justice.

26Many are seeking the face of a ruler, || And the judgment of each [is] from YHWH.