Genesis 31:31

American King James Version (1999)

And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Peradventure you would take by force your daughters from me.

Cross References

Genesis 20:11

And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.

Genesis 31:30

And now, though you would needs be gone, because you sore longed after your father's house, yet why have you stolen my gods?

Genesis 31:32

With whomsoever you find your gods, let him not live: before our brothers discern you what is your with me, and take it to you. For Jacob knew not that Rachel had stolen them.

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.