Proverbs 3:25
Have no fear of sudden danger, or of the storm which will come on evil-doers:
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
In Context
24When you take your rest you will have no fear, and on your bed sleep will be sweet to you.
26For the Lord will be your hope, and will keep your foot from being taken in the net.
Cross References
Job 5:21He will keep you safe from the evil tongue; and you will have no fear of wasting when it comes.
Psalms 27:1Of David. The Lord is my light and my salvation; who is then a cause of fear to me? the Lord is the strength of my life; who is a danger to me?
Psalms 73:19How suddenly are they wasted! fears are the cause of their destruction.
Psalms 112:7He will have no fear of evil news; his heart is fixed, for his hope is in the Lord.
Isaiah 8:12Do not say, It is holy, about everything of which this people says, It is holy; and do not be in fear of what they go in fear of.
Isaiah 54:14All your rights will be made certain to you: have no fear of evil, and destruction will not come near you.
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 →