Proverbs 3:25
Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
Berean Standard Bible
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 lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.
26for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.
Cross References
Job 5:21You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes.
Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
Psalms 73:19How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors!
Psalms 112:7He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
Isaiah 8:12“Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread.
Isaiah 54:14In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, for you will have no fear. Terror will be far removed, for it 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 →