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Proverbs 29:26 in Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment `cometh' from Jehovah.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
World English Bible (WEB)
Many seek the ruler's favor, But a man's justice comes from Yahweh.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah `is' the judgment of each.
| Many | רַ֭בִּים | rabbîm | RA-beem |
| seek | מְבַקְשִׁ֣ים | mĕbaqšîm | meh-vahk-SHEEM |
| the ruler's | פְּנֵי | pĕnê | peh-NAY |
| favour; | מוֹשֵׁ֑ל | môšēl | moh-SHALE |
| man's every but | וּ֝מֵיְהוָ֗ה | ûmêhwâ | OO-may-h-VA |
| judgment | מִשְׁפַּט | mišpaṭ | meesh-PAHT |
| cometh from the Lord. | אִֽישׁ׃ | ʾîš | eesh |