The fear of man. Refers to the inward feeling of timidity. See note on "fear", 2 Timothy 1:7.
The fear... a snare. One of the two great snares. The other is "the praise of man": (John 12:43. Compare Romans 2:29; John 5:44). Illustrations: parents (John 9:22); rulers (John 12:42); Nicodemus (John 3:2; John 7:50. Contrast Pro 19:39); Joseph (John 19:38); David (1 Samuel 16:12; 1 Samuel 16:13; 1 Samuel 27:1); Elijah (1 Kings 19:3, &c.); Peter (Matthew 26:69-74).
putteth his trust. confideth. Hebrew. batah. App-69.
safe. set on high.