Proverbs 29:25

God's Word

A person’s fear sets a trap ⌞for him⌟, but one who trusts the Lord is safe.

Cross References

Genesis 20:11

Abraham said, “I thought that because there are no God-fearing people in this place, I’d be killed because of my wife.

Genesis 20:2

Abraham told everyone that his wife Sarah was his sister. So King Abimelech of Gerar sent men to take Sarah.

Genesis 26:7

When the men of that place asked about his wife, Isaac answered, “She’s my sister.” He was afraid to say “my wife.” He thought that the men of that place would kill him to get Rebekah, because she was an attractive woman.

1 Kings 19:3

Frightened, Elijah fled to save his life. He came to Beersheba in Judah and left his servant there.

1 Chronicles 5:20

and received help while fighting them. Hagar’s descendants and the nations with them were handed over to Reuben’s descendants. They had called out to God during the battle, and he answered their prayers because they trusted him.

Psalm 118:8

It is better to depend on the Lord than to trust mortals.

Psalm 119:117

Hold me, and I will be safe, and I will always respect your laws.

Psalm 125:1

Those who trust the Lord are like Mount Zion, which can never be shaken. It remains firm forever.

Psalm 69:29

I am suffering and in pain. Let your saving power protect me, O God.

Psalm 91:1

Whoever lives under the shelter of the Most High will remain in the shadow of the Almighty.

Psalm 91:14

Because you love me, I will rescue you. I will protect you because you know my name.

Proverbs 16:20

Whoever gives attention to the Lord’s word prospers, and blessed is the person who trusts the Lord.

Proverbs 18:10

The name of the Lord is a strong tower. A righteous person runs to it and is safe.

Proverbs 28:25

A greedy person stirs up a fight, but whoever trusts the Lord prospers.

Proverbs 30:5

“All of God’s word has proven to be true. He is a shield to those who come to him for protection.

Ecclesiastes 7:18

It’s good to hold on to the one and not let go of the other, because the one who fears God will be able to avoid both extremes.

Isaiah 57:11

Whom did you dread and fear so much that you lied to me? You haven’t remembered me or cared about me. I’ve been silent for a long time. Is that why you don’t fear me?

Daniel 3:28

Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He sent his angel and saved his servants, who trusted him. They disobeyed the king and risked their lives so that they would not have to honor or worship any god except their own God.

Daniel 6:23

The king was overjoyed and had Daniel taken out of the den. When Daniel was taken out of the den, people saw that he was completely unharmed because he trusted his God.

Matthew 10:28

Don’t be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who can destroy both body and soul in hell.

Matthew 15:12

Then the disciples came and said to him, “Do you realize that when the Pharisees heard your statement they were offended?”

Luke 12:4

“My friends, I can guarantee that you don’t need to be afraid of those who kill the body. After that they can’t do anything more.

John 3:2

He came to Jesus one night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that God has sent you as a teacher. No one can perform the miracles you perform unless God is with him.”

John 9:22

(His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews. The Jews had already agreed to put anyone who acknowledged that Jesus was the Christ out of the synagogue.

Deuteronomy 1:17

Be impartial in your decisions. Listen to the least important people the same way you listen to the most important people. Never be afraid of anyone, since your decisions come from God. You may bring me any case that’s too hard for you, and I will hear it.”

1 Peter 1:21

Through him you believe in God who brought Christ back to life and gave him glory. So your faith and confidence are in God.

Judges 16:11

Samson told her, “If someone ties me up tightly with new ropes that have never been used, I will be like any other man.”

1 Samuel 15:24

Then Saul told Samuel, “I have sinned by not following the Lord’s command or your instructions. I was afraid of the people and listened to them.

1 Samuel 21:13

So he changed his behavior ⌞when he was⌟ in their presence and acted insane ⌞as long as he was⌟ under their authority. He scribbled on the doors of the city gate and let his spit run down his beard.

1 Samuel 27:1

David said to himself, “One of these days Saul will sweep me away. The best thing for me to do is to make sure that I escape to Philistine territory. Then Saul will give up looking all over Israel for me, and I’ll escape from him.”

1 Samuel 27:11

He did not bring a single man or woman back to Gath alive. He thought, “They could tell Achish what I ⌞really⌟ did.” This was his practice as long as he lived in Philistine territory.