Proverbs 3:25

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“Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked,”

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BSBPD

“Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked,”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Be not afraid of sudden fear, Neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh:”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Be not afraid of sudden fear, And of the desolation of the wicked when it cometh.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Proverbs 3:25 — 22 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Job 5:21You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes.
  2. Job 11:13As for you, if you direct your heart and lift up your hands to Him,
  3. Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
  4. Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
  5. Psalms 73:19How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors!
  6. Psalms 91:5You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day,
  7. Psalms 112:7He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
  8. Proverbs 1:27when your dread comes like a storm, and your destruction like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish overwhelm you.
  9. Isaiah 8:12“Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread.
  10. Isaiah 41:10Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
  11. Isaiah 54:14In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, for you will have no fear. Terror will be far removed, for it will not come near you.
  12. Daniel 3:17If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king.
  13. Micah 4:4And each man will sit under his own vine and under his own fig tree, with no one to frighten him. For the mouth of the LORD of Hosts has spoken.
  14. Zechariah 9:8But I will camp around My house because of an army,because of those who march to and fro,and never again will an oppressor overrun My people,for now I keep watch with My own eyes.
  15. Matthew 8:24Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves; but Jesus was sleeping.
  16. Matthew 24:6You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.
  17. Matthew 24:15So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ described by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand),
  18. Mark 4:40“Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?”
  19. Luke 21:9When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.”
  20. Luke 21:18Yet not even a hair of your head will perish.
  21. John 14:1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.
  22. 1 Peter 3:14But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

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