Proverbs 3:25
Don’t be afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes;
World English Bible British
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. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.
26for the LORD will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being taken.
Cross References
Job 5:21You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, neither will you be afraid of destruction when it comes.
Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalms 73:19How they are suddenly destroyed! They are completely swept away with terrors.
Psalms 112:7He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
Isaiah 8:12“Don’t call a conspiracy all that this people call a conspiracy. Don’t fear their threats or be terrorised.
Isaiah 54:14You will be established in righteousness. You will be far from oppression, for you will not be afraid, and far from terror, for it shall 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 →