Tree of Life Version
Proverbs 3:25
25Have no fear of sudden terror, or of the devastation of the wicked 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 walk on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. 24When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Have no fear of sudden terror, or of the devastation of the wicked when it comes. 26For Adonai will be your confidence and will keep your foot from a snare. 27Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.
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 5:21You will be hidden from the lash of the tongue, and not fear when violence comes.
- Job 11:13“If you devote your heart to Him and spread out your hands to Him,
- Psalms 27:1Of David. Adonai is my light and my salvation: whom should I fear? Adonai is the stronghold of my life: whom should I dread?
- Psalms 46:1For the music director, of the sons of Korah, according to Alamoth, a song.
- Psalms 91:5You will not fear the terror by night, nor the arrow that flies by day,
- Psalms 112:7He is not afraid of bad news— his heart is steadfast, trusting in Adonai.
- Isaiah 8:12“Do not say: ‘It’s a conspiracy!’ about everything that these people call a conspiracy. You must not fear or tremble at what they fear.
- Isaiah 41:10Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Surely I will help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
- Daniel 3:17If it is so, our God whom we serve is able to save us from the furnace of blazing fire and He will deliver us out of your hand, O king.
- Matthew 8:24Suddenly a great storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being covered by the waves. But Yeshua kept on sleeping.
- Matthew 24:6You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must happen but it is not yet the end.
- Mark 4:40And He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Even now you have no faith?”
- Luke 21:9And when you hear of wars and chaos, do not be terrorized. For these things need to happen first, but the end will not come at once.”
- John 14:1“Do not let your heart be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me.
- 1 Peter 3:14But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not be afraid or worry about their threats.
- Proverbs 1:27when your terror comes like a storm and your calamity sweeps over you like a whirlwind, when trouble and distress overwhelm 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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