“The fear of man proves to be a snare,but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.”
Proverbs 29:25 (WEB)
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23A man’s pride brings him low,but one of lowly spirit gains honor. 24Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.He takes an oath, but dares not testify. 25The fear of man proves to be a snare,but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. 26Many seek the ruler’s favor,but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh. 27A dishonest man detests the righteous,and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.