Proverbs 29:26 meaning and explanation

Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.

Proverbs 29:26, Berean Standard Bible

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This proverb comes from a collection of wise sayings in Proverbs, where a teacher observes how life actually works. In the ancient world a king or governor held enormous power, so people crowded around rulers seeking favors, appointments and favorable rulings.

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