Proverbs 29:26
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.In other versions
Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment `cometh' from Jehovah.
ASV
The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.
BBE
Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
DBY
Many seek the ruler's favor, But a man's justice comes from Yahweh.
WEB
Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah `is' the judgment of each.
YLT
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment comes from the LORD.
ENG
Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
WBT
Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
BSB
In context
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.