Proverbs 3:25
Be not afraid of sudden fear, nor of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
In Context
26For LORD will be thy confidence, and will keep thy foot from being taken.
Cross References
Job 5:21Thou shall be hid from the scourge of the tongue. Neither shall thou be afraid of destruction when it comes.
Psalms 27:1LORD is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? LORD is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalms 73:19How they have become a desolation in a moment! They are utterly consumed with terrors.
Psalms 112:7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings. His heart is fixed, trusting in LORD.
Isaiah 8:12Say ye not, A conspiracy, concerning all of which this people shall say, A conspiracy, nor fear ye their fear, nor be in dread [of it].
Isaiah 54:14Thou shall be established in righteousness. Thou shall be far from oppression, for thou shall not fear, and from terror, for it shall not come near thee.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:22-27
The Excellency of Wisdom. 21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: 22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. 23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. 24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. 25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. 26 For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being… Read the whole commentary →