Proverbs 29:26

“Many seek the ruler’s favour, etc.] Or “face”f824; 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 <201906>Proverbs 19:6); but [every] man’s judgment [cometh] from the Lord; who has the hearts of kings and rulers in his hand, and directs them in bestowing their favours, and in determining causes; so that all things are ultimately from the Lord; and therefore it is best to seek unto him, and trust in him: or the state and condition and circumstances of men, as to riches and honour,…”

“(Compare Margin; Psa 27:8). God alone will and can do exact justice.”

“To trust in the favor of princes is to build upon the sands. The judgment which will set right all wrong will come from the Lord. It is better to wait for that than to run here and there, canvassing, bribing, flattering. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Judgment - The decision of his cause, and the success of all his endeavours. Next: Proverbs Chapter 30”

“seek: Pro 19:6; Psa 20:9 ruler's favour: Heb. face of a ruler, Pro 16:7, Pro 19:21, Pro 21:1; Gen 43:14; Ezr 7:27, Ezr 7:28; Neh 1:11; Est 4:16; Psa 20:9; Psa 62:12; Isa 46:9-11; Dan 4:35 Proverbs 29:27”

“A similar gen. connection to that between חרדת אדם exists between משׁפט־אישׁ: Many seek the countenance of the ruler; Yet from Jahve cometh the judgment of men. Line first is a variation of Pro 19:6, cf. Kg1 10:24. It lies near to interpret אישׁ as gen. obj.: the judgment regarding any one, i.e., the estimating of the man, the decision regarding him; and it is also possible, for משׁפּטי, Psa 17:2, may be understood of the judgment which I have, as well as of the judgment pronounced regarding me (cf. Lam 3:59). But the usage appears to think of the genit. after משׁפט always as subjective, e.g., Pro 16:33, of the decision which the lot brings, Job 36:6, the right to which the poor have a…”