Proverbs 29:25 meaning and explanation
The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
Proverbs 29:25, Berean Standard Bible
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This proverb is a saying from Israel's wisdom tradition, contrasting two ways of living. The "fear of man" means letting other people's approval or disapproval rule your choices, which the sage calls a snare, a trap that catches you.
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