Proverbs 3:25

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

Do not be afraid of sudden fear, || And of the desolation of the wicked when it comes.

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

Be not afraid of sudden fear, nor of the power of the wicked falling upon thee.

GNV

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

JPS

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

LXXE

And thou shalt not be afraid of alarm coming upon thee, neither of approaching attacks of ungodly men.

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Original-language editions

WLC

אַל־תִּ֭ירָא מִפַּ֣חַד פִּתְאֹ֑ם וּמִשֹּׁאַ֥ת רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים כִּ֣י תָבֹֽא׃

LXX-Br

Καὶ οὐ φοβηθήσῃ πτόησιν ἐπελθοῦσαν, οὐδὲ ὁρμὰς ἀσεβῶν ἐπερχομένας.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• Isaiah 41:10–14Do 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. Behold, all who rage against you will be…
• Psalms 112:7He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
• Psalms 91:5You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day,
• 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.”
• Isaiah 8:12–13“Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread. The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be…
• Job 11:13–15As for you, if you direct your heart and lift up your hands to Him, if you put away the iniquity in your hand, and allow no injustice to dwell in your tents, then indeed you will lift up your face without shame; you…
• Luke 21:18–28Yet not even a hair of your head will perish. By your patient endurance you will gain your souls. But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. Then let those who are in…
• Matthew 8:24–26Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves; but Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” “You of little faith,” Jesus…
• John 14:1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.
• 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.
• Psalms 46:1–3God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, though their waters roar…
• Mark 4:40“Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?”
• Luke 21:9When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.”
• Psalms 27:1–2The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread? When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.
• Daniel 3:17–18If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king. But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or…
• Psalms 73:19How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors!

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