King James Bible
KJVMany seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 29:26 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment cometh from Jehovah. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Many seek the ruler's favour: but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. | |
World English BibleWEB | Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from Yahweh. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah is the judgment of each. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment comes from the LORD. |