Proverbs 29:26 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 29:26

See here, 1. What is the common course men take to advance and enrich themselves, and make themselves great: they seek the ruler's favour, and, as if all their judgment proceeded from him, to him they make all their court. Solomon was himself a ruler, and knew with what sedulity men made their application to him, some on one errand, others on another, but all for his favour. It is the way of the world to make interest with great men, and expect much from the smiles of second causes, which yet... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the ruler's favour ,.... Or "face" F5 פני "faciem", V. L. Pagninus, Vatablus, Tigurine version, Junius & Tremellius, so Michaelis, Schultens. ; are very desirous of being admitted into his presence, and of having his company and conversation; of having an opportunity to ask a favour of him, and of receiving honour from him, and of gaining him on their side, to take their part in a cause depending; see Proverbs 19:6 ; but every man's judgment cometh from the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the ruler's favor - To be screened from the punishment determined by the law; but should he grant the favor sought, and pardon the criminal, this takes not away his guilt in the sight of God, from whom all just judgment proceeds. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:24-27

Prevalence in alliance with religion I. PRUDENCE AND RELIGION ARE EVER IN HARMONY . There can be no divorce between them. We are not placed between cross lights here. What intelligent regard to self prescribes, God's Law commands. Approach the facts of life from these two opposite sides, travel by either of these two paths, they meet at last in duty, in safety, in peace, and salvation. II. SOME EXAMPLES OF THIS HARMONY . 1 . All dishonesty or complicity... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:25-26

Two temptations and two resources As responsible human souls, we find ourselves exposed to two dangers, and we have two sources of refuge and strength of a very similar character. I. TWO TEMPTATIONS . 1 . To be unduly affected by the fear of man's displeasure. "The fear of man," etc. Now, the fear of man: By this unmanly and unholy fear we may be 2 . To be unduly impelled by a desire for man's favour. "Many seek the ruler's favour." There is, of course, nothing wrong in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the ruler's favour ; literally, the countenance of the ruler . A variation of Proverbs 19:6 . There are numbers who are always trying, by means fair or surreptitious, to curry favour with a great man who has anything to bestow (comp. lKi Proverbs 10:24 ; Psalms 45:12 ). But every man's judgment cometh from the Lord. The real and only reliable judgment comes, not from an earthly prince, but from the Lord, whose approval or disapproval is final and indisputable. Therefore... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:26

The supreme Arbiter . I. IT IS A COMMON MISTAKE TO ASCRIBE TO MAN THE INFLUENCE WHICH BELONGS ONLY TO GOD . In the previous verse we have been warned against falling into the snare of the fear of man, and encouraged to find our safety in trust in God. A similar contrast is again presented to us, but from the opposite side. We are tempted to flatter the great in order to win their favour; but we are now reminded that our destiny does not lie in their hands,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 29:26

Proverbs 29:26. Many seek the ruler’s favour Men study to please their rulers, and to ensure their favour, by their obliging behaviour, humble petitions, and various other means, supposing that to be the only way to procure either right or preferment; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord The decision of his cause, and the success of all his endeavours, depend wholly upon God, who rules and inclines the minds and hearts of princes and governors, as well as of other men, as it... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 29:1-27

Authority with justice (29:1-27)Many themes that we have already met in Proverbs are repeated in this section: stubbornness, good and bad government, family values, prostitution, justice, flattery, cunning and concern for the poor (29:1-7). Scoffers are more than just fools; they are trouble-makers. They are not open to reason and cannot control their temper (8-11).Unjust rulers oppress innocent citizens, and the rich persecute the poor, but good and bad alike receive the blessings that God... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 29:26

"Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment cometh from Jehovah.""Many seek the favor of a ruler, but from the Lord a man gets justice."[28] "Many seek the presence of a ruler; but only from the Lord may one expect justice."[29] The weakness and corruption of all human systems of jurisprudence are suggested by this. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 29:26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 29:26

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:24-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:25-26

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:26

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 29:26

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 29:1-27

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 29:26

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