Proverbs 3:25
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes.
Updated King James Version
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 shall not be afraid: yea, you shall lie down, and your sleep shall be sweet.
26For the LORD shall be your confidence, and shall keep your foot from being taken.
Cross References
Job 5:21You shall be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shall 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 are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.
Psalms 112:7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
Isaiah 8:12Say all of you not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear all of you their fear, nor be afraid.
Isaiah 54:14In righteousness shall you be established: you shall be far from oppression; for you shall not fear: and 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 →