Proverbs 29:25 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.

English ASV

The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

English Amplified

The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in, and puts his confidence in the Lord is safe and set on high.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in, and puts his confidence in the Lord is safe and set on high.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is set securely on high.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

The fear of mankind is a snare, but the one who trusts in the LORD is protected.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.

English EASY 2024

If you are afraid of what people think about you, you will never feel safe. But if you trust in the Lord, he will keep you safe.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Fear can be a trap, but if you trust in the Lord, you will be safe.

The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe.

English God's Word - GW 1995

A person's fear sets a trap {for him}, but one who trusts the Lord is safe.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

The fear of man is a snare, but the one who trusts in the LORD is protected.

English KJV 1611

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

English LSB

Trembling before man brings a snare, But he who trusts in Yahweh will be set securely on high.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be safe.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the LORD is safe.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set on high.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

If you are afraid of people, it will trap you. But if you trust in the Lord, he will keep you safe.

English NIV

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.

English NKJ 1982

The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.

English NLT

Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but to trust the LORD means safety.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the LORD is secure.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Fear and intimidation is a trap that holds you back. But when you place your confidence in the Lord, you will be seated in the high place.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

The fear of man lays a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord is safe.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Fear of man is a dangerous trap, but to trust in God means safety.

English Tyndale 1537

He that feareth men, shall have a fall: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall come to honour.

Proverbs 29:25 — Compare Translations