Verse Comparison: Proverbs 29:26
American Standard Version
Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment `cometh' from Jehovah.
Amplified® Bible
Many crave {and} seek the ruler's favor, but the wise man [waits] for justice from the Lord.
Contemporary English Version
Many try to make friends with a ruler, but justice comes from the LORD.
Darby English Version
Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
Good News Bible
Everybody wants the good will of the ruler, but only from the LORD can you get justice.
King James Version
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
New American Standard Bible
Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man {comes} from the LORD.
New International Version
Many seek an audience with a ruler,
but it is from the LORD that man gets justice.
New King James Version
Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But justice for man comes from the LORD.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.
Revised Standard Version
Many seek the favor of a ruler, but from the LORD a man gets justice.
Young's Literal Translation
Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah `is' the judgment of each.
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