Proverbs 3:26
For the Lord will be at thy side, and will keep thy foot that thou be not taken.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
In Context
25Be not afraid of sudden fear, nor of the power of the wicked falling upon thee.
27Do not withhold him from doing good, who is able: if thou art able, do good thyself also.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:9He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness, because no man shall prevail by his own strength.
Psalms 91:9Because thou, O Lord, art my hope: thou hast made the most High thy refuge.
Proverbs 14:26In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children.
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 →