Proverbs 3:25
Do not fear unexpected terror, nor the power of the impious falling upon you.
Catholic Public Domain Version
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 slumber, you shall not fear. When you rest, your sleep also will be sweet.
26For the Lord will be at your side, and he will guard your feet, so that you may not be seized.
Cross References
Job 5:21You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and you will not fear calamity when it arrives.
Psalms 27:1A Psalm of David himself. To you, Lord, I will cry out. My God, do not be silent toward me. For if you remain silent toward me, I will become like those who descend into the pit.
Psalms 73:19Do not hand over to beasts the souls that confess to you; and do not forget the souls of your poor until the end.
Psalms 112:7He lifts up the needy from the ground, and he urges the poor away from filth,
Isaiah 8:12“You should not say ‘It is conspiracy!’ For all that this people speaks is a conspiracy. And you should not be frightened or alarmed with their fear.
Isaiah 54:14And you will be founded in justice. Depart far from oppression, for you will not be afraid. And depart from terror, for it will not approach 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 →