Genesis 31:31

Modern King James Version

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

Cross References

Genesis 20:11

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

Genesis 31:30

And now you have gone because you longed after your father's house. Why have you stolen my gods?

Genesis 31:32

With whomever you find your gods, let him not live. Before our brothers, choose what is yours with me, and take it to you. For Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen them.

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.