| 26. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Proverbs 29:26:1 ⧉רַ֭בִּיםrabimmany Proverbs 29:26:2 ⧉מְבַקְשִׁ֣יםmevakshimseek Proverbs 29:26:3 ⧉פְּנֵי־מוֹשֵׁ֑לpenemoshelthe face of a ruler Proverbs 29:26:4 ⧉וּ֝מֵיְהוָ֗הumeyahwehbut from the LORD Proverbs 29:26:5 ⧉מִשְׁפַּט־אִֽישׁ׃mishpatishjustice of a man |
| 26. Formal Translation Many seek the favor of a ruler, but from the LORD {Yahweh, Supreme Arbiter} comes the judgment of a person. |
| 26. Dynamic Translation Many people try to gain the approval of those in power, but it is the LORD {Yahweh, Final Judge} who gives each person his just decision. |