Proverbs 3:25
Be not thou afraid of sudden dread, nor of the desolation of the lawless, when it cometh.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
In Context
26For, Yahweh, will be in all thy ways, and will keep thy foot from the snare.
Cross References
Job 5:21During the scourge of the tongue, shalt thou be hid, neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh;
Psalms 27:1Yahweh, is my light and my salvation, Of whom shall I be afraid? Yahweh, is the refuge of my life, Of whom shall I be in dread?
Psalms 73:19How have they become desolate, as in a moment! They have ceased—come to an end, by reason of calamities.
Psalms 112:7Of evil tidings, shall he not be afraid, Established is his heart, led to trust in Yahweh;
Isaiah 8:12Ye shall not say—A confederacy! of everything of which this people may say. A confederacy! And their fear, shall ye not fear or regard as awful:
Isaiah 54:14In righteousness, shalt thou be established,—Be thou far from oppression—But indeed thou shalt not fear, And from crushing calamity—But indeed it shall not come nigh unto 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 →