God’s Word Translation
Proverbs 3:25
25Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the destruction of wicked people when it comes.
Proverbs 3:25 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
- New International Version (NIV)Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
- English Standard Version (ESV)Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;
Context of Proverbs 3:25
23Then you will go safely on your way, and you will not hurt your foot. 24When you lie down, you will not be afraid. As you lie there, your sleep will be sweet. Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the destruction of wicked people when it comes. 26The Lord will be your confidence. He will keep your foot from getting caught. 27Do not hold back anything good from those who are entitled to it when you have the power to do so.
Read all of Proverbs 3Proverbs 3:25 word by word
אַל־תִּ֭ירָא מִפַּ֣חַד פִּתְאֹ֑ם וּמִשֹּׁאַ֥ת רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים כִּ֣י תָבֹֽא׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 3:25
- Job 5:21“When the tongue lashes out, you will be safe, and you will not be afraid of destruction when it comes.
- Job 11:13“If you want to set your heart right, then pray to him.
- Psalms 27:1The Lord is my light and my salvation. Who is there to fear? The Lord is my life’s fortress. Who is there to be afraid of?
- Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
- Psalms 91:5You do not need to fear terrors of the night, arrows that fly during the day,
- Psalms 112:7He is not afraid of bad news. His heart remains secure, full of confidence in the Lord.
- Isaiah 8:12“Don’t say that everything these people call a conspiracy is a conspiracy. Don’t fear what they fear. Don’t let it terrify you.”
- Isaiah 41:10Don’t be afraid, because I am with you. Don’t be intimidated; I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will support you with my victorious right hand.
- Daniel 3:17If our God, whom we honor, can save us from a blazing furnace and from your power, he will, Your Majesty.
- Matthew 8:24Suddenly, a severe storm came across the sea. The waves were covering the boat. Yet, Jesus was sleeping.
- Matthew 24:6“You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. Don’t be alarmed! These things must happen, but they don’t mean that the end has come.
- Mark 4:40He asked them, “Why are you such cowards? Don’t you have any faith yet?”
- Luke 21:9“When you hear of wars and revolutions, don’t be terrified! These things must happen first, but the end will not come immediately.”
- John 14:1“Don’t be troubled. Believe in God, and believe in me.
- 1 Peter 3:14But even if you suffer for doing what God approves, you are blessed. Don’t be afraid of those who want to harm you. Don’t get upset.
- Proverbs 1:27when panic strikes you like a violent storm, when calamity strikes you like a wind storm, when trouble and anguish come to you.
Commentaries on Proverbs 3:25
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25Under the form of this strong prohibition there is an equally strong promise. So safe will all thy ways be that to fear will be a sin.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21-26Verses 21-26 Let us not suffer Christ's words to depart from us, but keep sound wisdom and discretion; then shall we walk safely in his ways. The natural life, and all that belongs to it, shall be under the protection of God's providence; the spiritual life, and all its interests, under the protection of his grace, so that we shall be kept from falling into sin or trouble.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 21-26This passage lists the benefits of common sense and discernment, which come from wisdom.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2525. Be not--or, "You shall not be." sudden fear--what causes it (Pr 1:27), any unlooked-for evil (Psa 46:3; 91:12; 1Pe 3:14). desolation--(Pr 1:27).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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