Proverbs 3:26
For the Lord will be thy confidence, and he will guard thy foot from being caught.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
In Context
27Withhold not a benefit from him who is deserving it, when it is in the power of thy hand to do it.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:9He ever guardeth the feet of his pious ones, and the wicked shall be made silent in darkness; for not by strength can man prevail.
Psalms 91:9Because thou hast [said], The Lord is my protection, the Most High hast thou made thy refuge:
Proverbs 14:26In the fear of the Lord is the strong confidence [of man], and unto his children will it be a place of shelter.
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 →