Proverbs 3:25
Be not afraid of sudden terror, neither of the destruction of the wicked, when it cometh;
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
In Context
26For the LORD will be thy confidence, and will keep thy foot from being caught.
Cross References
Job 5:21Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue; neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.
Psalms 27:1A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalms 73:19How are they become a desolation in a moment! They are wholly consumed by terrors.
Psalms 112:7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is stedfast, trusting in the LORD.
Isaiah 8:12'Say ye not: A conspiracy, concerning all whereof this people do say: A conspiracy; neither fear ye their fear, nor account it dreadful.
Isaiah 54:14In righteousness shalt thou be established; be thou far from oppression, for thou shalt not fear, and from ruin, 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 →