John Gill Commentary Proverbs 29:26

"Many seek the ruler`s favor; But a man`s judgment [cometh] from Jehovah." — Proverbs 29:26 (ASV)

Many seek the ruler's favour
Or "face" ^F5 ; 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 (Proverbs 19:6) ; but [every] man's judgment [comes] 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, and the like, are all from the Lord, according as he sees fit; who sets up one and pulls down another, according to his pleasure.

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FOOTNOTES:

• F5: (ynp) "faciem", V. L. Pagninus, Vatablus, Tigurine version, Junius & Tremellius, so Michaelis, Schultens.