25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare,

but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.

26 Many seek an audience with a ruler,

but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare:

But whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favour;

But every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.

25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,

but trusting the Lord means safety.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,

but justice comes from the Lord.

25 The fear of man brings a snare,

But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,

But justice for man comes from the Lord.

25 Being afraid of people can get you into trouble,

but if you trust the Lord, you will be safe.

26 Many people want to speak to a ruler,

but justice comes only from the Lord.

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare;

But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor;

But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.

26 Many seek the ruler’s face; but a man’s right judgment is from Jehovah.

25 A person’s fear sets a trap ⸤for him⸥, 

but one who trusts the Lord is safe. 

26 Many seek an audience with a ruler, 

but justice for humanity comes from the Lord. 

25 The fear of man is a snare,

but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.

26 Many seek a ruler’s favor,

but a man receives justice from the Lord.

25 The fear of others lays a snare,

but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.

26 Many seek the favor of a ruler,

but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.

25 The fear of a person will lay a snare,

but he who trusts in Yahweh will be secure.

26 Many are those who seek the favor of a ruler,

but from Yahweh one obtains justice.

25 If you are afraid of people, it will trap you.

But if you trust in the Lord, he will keep you safe.

26 Many people want to meet a ruler.

But only the Lord sees that people are treated fairly.

25 The fear of man brings a snare,

But he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,

But justice for man comes from the Lord.