Proverbs 3:25
Do not be afraid of sudden fear, || And of the desolation of the wicked when it comes.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
In Context
26For YHWH is at your side, || And He has kept your foot from capture.
Cross References
Job 5:21When the tongue scourges you are hid, || And you are not afraid of destruction, || When it comes.
Psalms 27:1BY DAVID. YHWH [is] my light and my salvation, || Whom do I fear? YHWH [is] the strength of my life, || Of whom am I afraid?
Psalms 73:19How they have become a desolation as in a moment, || They have been ended—consumed from terrors.
Psalms 112:7He is not afraid of an evil report, || His heart is prepared [and] confident in YHWH.
Isaiah 8:12“You do not say, A confederacy, || To all to whom this people says, A confederacy, || And its fear you do not fear, || Nor declare fearful.
Isaiah 54:14You establish yourself in righteousness, || Be far from oppression, for you do not fear, || And from ruin, for it does not come near to 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 →