Proverbs 29:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Being afraid of what people think will trap you, but whoever puts their trust in the LORD will be kept safe.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse teaches that worrying too much about what others think can trap us, but trusting in God brings true security and freedom.

📚 Historical Context

This proverb was likely written during Solomon's reign when Israel was a powerful kingdom surrounded by other nations with different values and beliefs. The Israelites faced constant pressure to conform to foreign customs and please foreign rulers rather than remain faithful to God. Solomon understood from experience how the fear of disappointing people could lead to poor decisions that ultimately brought trouble.

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