Other translations
American Standard Version
The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
The evil of a man makes him a scandal and he that trusts upon Lord Jehovah will prevail.
Darby Bible Translation
The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.
God's Word
A person's fear sets a trap [for him], but one who trusts the LORD is safe.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
The fear of man is a snare, but the one who trusts in the LORD is protected.
International Standard Version
Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe.
NET Bible
The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set on high.
New American Standard Bible
The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.
New International Version
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.
New Living Translation
Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety.
Webster's Bible Translation
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
The World English Bible
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
EasyEnglish Bible
If you are afraid of what people think about you, you will never feel safe. But if you trust in the Lord, he will keep you safe.
Young‘s Literal Translation
Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.
New Life Version
The fear of man brings a trap, but he who trusts in the Lord will be honored.
The Voice Bible
If you fear other people, you are walking into a dangerous trap; but if you trust in the Eternal, you will be safe.
Living Bible
Fear of man is a dangerous trap, but to trust in God means safety.
New Catholic Bible
The fear of others will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is secure.
Legacy Standard Bible
Trembling before man brings a snare, But he who trusts in Yahweh will be set securely on high.
Jubilee Bible 2000
The fear of man brings a snare, but whosoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be lifted up.
Christian Standard Bible
The fear of mankind is a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.
Amplified Bible © 1954
The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in, and puts his confidence in the Lord is safe and set on high.
New Century Version
Being afraid of people can get you into trouble, but if you trust the Lord, you will be safe.
The Message
The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
Being afraid of a man sets a trap, but a person who trusts in the Lord will be secure.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.
Good News Translation®
It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe.
Wycliffe Bible
He that dreadeth a man, shall fall soon; he that hopeth in the Lord, shall be raised [up]. (He who feareth someone, shall soon fall; but he who hopeth in the Lord, shall be raised up.)
Contemporary English Version
Don't fall into the trap of being a coward— trust the Lord, and you will be safe.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The fear of man lays a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord is safe.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.
Common English Bible © 2011
People are trapped by their fear of others; those who trust the Lord are secure.
Amplified Bible © 2015
The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the Lord will be exalted and safe.
English Standard Version Anglicised
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Fear of others becomes a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is safe.
New American Standard Bible
The fear of man brings a snare, But one who trusts in the Lord will be protected.
The Expanded Bible
·Being afraid of [Anxiety about] people ·can get you into trouble [L is a trap], but if you trust the Lord, you will be ·safe [protected; Ps. 56:11; 1 John 4:18].
Tree of Life Version
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but one who trusts in Adonai will be kept safe.
Revised Standard Version
The fear of man lays a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord is safe.
New International Reader's Version
If you are afraid of people, it will trap you. But if you trust in the Lord, he will keep you safe.
BRG Bible
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
Complete Jewish Bible
Fearing human beings is a snare; but he who trusts in Adonai will be raised high [above danger].
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
The fear of adam bringeth a mokesh (snare), but he who putteth his trust in Hashem shall be secure.
Names of God Bible
A person’s fear sets a trap for him, but one who trusts Yahweh is safe.
Modern English Version
The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the Lord will be safe.
Easy-to-Read Version
Fear can be a trap, but if you trust in the Lord, you will be safe.
International Children’s Bible
Being afraid of people can get you into trouble. But if you trust the Lord, you will be safe.
Lexham English Bible
The fear of a person will lay a snare, but he who trusts in Yahweh will be secure.
New International Version - UK
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.