Proverbs 28:1

God's Word

A wicked person flees when no one is chasing him, but righteous people are as bold as lions.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:49

Adonijah’s guests were frightened, so they got up and scattered in all directions.

2 Kings 7:15

They followed them as far as the Jordan River and saw how the whole road was littered with clothes and equipment that the Arameans had thrown away in their hurry. The messengers returned and told the king about it.

Nehemiah 6:11

But I asked, “Should a man like me run away? Would a man like me go into the temple to save his life? I won’t go.”

Job 15:21

Terrifying sounds are in his ears. While he enjoys peace, the destroyer comes to him.

Psalm 112:7

He is not afraid of bad news. His heart remains secure, full of confidence in the Lord.

Psalm 53:5

There they are—panic-stricken— ⌞but⌟ there was no reason to panic, because God has scattered the bones of those who set up camp against you. You put them to shame. After all, God has rejected them.

Psalm 53:6

If only salvation for Israel would come from Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, Jacob will rejoice. Israel will be glad.

Exodus 11:8

Then all these officials of yours will come, bow down to me, and say, ‘You and all the people who follow you, get out!’ After that I will leave.” Burning with anger, Moses left Pharaoh.

Proverbs 10:9

Whoever lives honestly will live securely, but whoever lives dishonestly will be found out.

Proverbs 27:27

There will be enough goat milk to feed you, to feed your family, and to keep your servant girls alive.

Isaiah 30:17

One thousand people will flee when one person threatens them, and you will flee when five threaten you. Then you will be left alone like a flagpole on top of a mountain, like a signpost on a hill.

Isaiah 7:2

When word reached David’s family that the Arameans had made an alliance with Ephraim, the hearts of the king and his people were shaken as the trees of the forest are shaken by the wind.

Jeremiah 20:4

This is what the Lord says: I’m going to make you terrify yourself and all your friends. Their enemies’ swords will kill them, and you will see it with your own eyes. I will hand all of Judah over to the king of Babylon. He will take the people away as captives to Babylon or kill them with swords.

Leviticus 26:17

I will condemn you so that you will go down in defeat in front of your enemies. Those who hate you will be your rulers. You will run away even when no one is chasing you.

Leviticus 26:36

I will fill with despair those who are left in the land of their enemies. The sound of a windblown leaf will make them run. They will run away and fall, but no one will be chasing them.

Acts 14:3

Paul and Barnabas stayed in the city of Iconium for a long time. They spoke boldly about the Lord, who confirmed their message about his good will  by having them perform miracles and do amazing things.

Acts 4:13

After they found out that Peter and John had no education or special training, they were surprised to see how boldly they spoke. They realized that these men had been with Jesus.

Deuteronomy 28:25

The Lord will let your enemies defeat you. You will attack them from one direction but run away from them in seven directions. You will become a thing of horror to all the kingdoms in the world.

Deuteronomy 28:7

The Lord will defeat your enemies when they attack you. They will attack you from one direction but run away from you in seven directions.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

As you know, we suffered rough and insulting treatment in Philippi. But our God gave us the courage to tell you his Good News in spite of strong opposition.