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Proverbs 29:26 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Proverbs 29:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 29 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. the ruler's: Heb. the face of a ruler”
Proverbs 29:26 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 29:26
Many seek the ruler's favour (רַבִּים מְבַקְשִׁים פְּנֵי־מוֹשֵׁל, rabbim mevaqshim penei-moshel)—רַב (rab, 'many') בָּקַשׁ (baqash, 'seek, desire earnestly') the פָּנִים (panim, 'face, favor, presence') of מֹשֵׁל (moshel, 'ruler, governor'). Seeking a ruler's favor was standard ancient Near Eastern practice—patronage systems distributed resources and protection. Courtiers vied for royal attention; citizens sought audience to petition justice.But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD (וּמֵיְהוָה מִשְׁפַּט־אִישׁ, umei'YHWH mishpat-ish)—yet מִשְׁפָּט (mishpat, 'judgment, justice, decision') c...
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Cross-References for Proverbs 29:26
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“and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.”
“but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.”
“Yahweh! Let the King answer us when we call!”
“Lord”
“and there is none else; [I am] God”
“that he may release to you your other brother and Benjamin. If I am bereaved of my children”
“Go”
“he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”
“I have labored in vain”
“but he who judges me is the Lord.”