Proverbs 3:25 “Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked,”

Proverbs 3:25

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Don’t be afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes;

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou shalt not feare for any sudden feare, neither for the destruction of the wicked, when it commeth.

Darby Translation

Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the destruction of the wicked, when it cometh;

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

Have no fear of sudden danger, or of the storm which will come on evil-doers:

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Cross references

“Be”

Isaiah 41:10–14 Psalm 112:7 Psalm 91:5 1 Peter 3:14 Job 11:13–15 Psalm 46:1–3

Isaiah 41:10–14 · BSB

Do 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 righteous right hand.

Psalm 112:7 · BSB

He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

Psalm 91:5 · BSB

You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day,

1 Peter 3:14 · BSB

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

Job 11:13–15 · BSB

As for you, if you direct your heart and lift up your hands to Him,

Psalm 46:1–3 · BSB

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

“neither”

Luke 21:18–28 Psalm 73:19 Proverbs 1:27 Matthew 24:15

Luke 21:18–28 · BSB

Yet not even a hair of your head will perish.

Psalm 73:19 · BSB

How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors!

Proverbs 1:27 · BSB

when your dread comes like a storm, and your destruction like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish overwhelm you.

Matthew 24:15 · BSB

So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand),

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

24When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.

26for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.

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