Proverbs 29:26 (BSB)

Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.

From Proverbs 29. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 29:26

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 29:26: See here, 1. What is the common course men take to advance and enrich themselves, and make themselves great: they seek the ruler's favour, and, as if all their judgment proceeded from him, to him they make all their court. Solomon was himself a ruler, and knew with what sedulity men made their application to him, some on one errand, others on another, but all for his favour.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 29:26: Many seek the ruler's favour,.... Or "face" (e); 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 Pro 19:6; but every man's judgment cometh from the...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 29:26: (Compare Margin; Psa 27:8). God alone will and can do exact justice.
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 29:26: Many seek the ruler's favour; but [every] man's judgment [cometh] from the LORD. (g) He does not need to flatter the ruler, for what God has appointed will come to him.