Proverbs 29:25

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The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be kept safe.

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  • Luke 12:4 : 4 I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body but can do nothing more afterward.
  • Ps 91:14 : 14 "Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; I will set him on high because he knows My name.
  • Ps 118:8 : 8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.
  • Prov 16:20 : 20 Whoever gives attention to a matter will find good, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
  • Prov 18:10 : 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
  • Gen 26:7 : 7 When the people of that place asked him about his wife, he said, "She is my sister," because he was afraid to say, "She is my wife." He thought, "The men of this place might kill me because of Rebekah, for she is beautiful."
  • Dan 6:23 : 23 My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent before Him. Also, I have committed no offense against you, O king.'
  • 2 Tim 4:16-17 : 16 At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be counted against them. 17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully made and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was delivered from the lion's mouth.
  • Matt 10:28 : 28 Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather, fear the one who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
  • Matt 15:12 : 12 Then the disciples came to him and told him, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?”
  • Matt 26:69-74 : 69 Meanwhile, Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a servant girl came up to him and said, "You also were with Jesus the Galilean." 70 But he denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you are talking about." 71 Then he went out to the gateway, where another servant girl saw him and said to those standing there, "This man was with Jesus of Nazareth." 72 And again he denied it with an oath: "I do not know the man!" 73 A little while later, those standing there approached Peter and said, "Surely you are one of them, for your accent gives you away." 74 Then Peter began to call down curses and swore to them, "I do not know the man!" Immediately, a rooster crowed.
  • John 3:2 : 2 He came to Jesus at night and said to Him, 'Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher, for no one can perform these signs You do unless God is with him.'
  • John 9:22 : 22 His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews, for the Jewish leaders had already decided that anyone who confessed Jesus as the Christ would be put out of the synagogue.
  • John 12:42-43 : 42 Nevertheless, many even among the rulers believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees, they did not confess Him, so that they would not be expelled from the synagogue. 43 For they loved the approval of people more than the approval of God.
  • John 19:12-13 : 12 Because of this, Pilate tried to release him. But the Jews kept shouting, "If you release this man, you are not a friend of Caesar. Anyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar." 13 So Pilate, when he heard this statement, brought Jesus out and sat on the judgment seat at a place called The Stone Pavement, which in Aramaic is called Gabbatha.
  • Gal 2:11-13 : 11 But when Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12 For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they came, he began to draw back and separate himself, fearing those of the circumcision group. 13 And the rest of the Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that even Barnabas was carried away by their hypocrisy.
  • Exod 32:22-24 : 22 Aaron replied, "Do not let my lord's anger burn hot. You know these people yourself, that they are bent on evil. 23 They said to me, 'Make gods for us who will go before us. As for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of Egypt, we do not know what has happened to him.' 24 So I told them, 'Whoever has any gold jewelry, take it off.' They gave it to me, and I threw it into the fire, and out came this calf!"
  • 1 Sam 15:24 : 24 Then Saul said to Samuel, 'I have sinned. I disregarded the command of the LORD and your words, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice.'
  • 1 Sam 27:1 : 1 David said to himself, "One day I will perish at the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up looking for me throughout the territory of Israel, and I will be safe from him."
  • 1 Sam 27:11 : 11 David did not leave alive a man or woman to bring to Gath, for he thought, "They might inform against us, saying, 'This is what David did.'" This was his practice the whole time he lived in Philistine territory.
  • 1 Kgs 19:3 : 3 Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there.
  • 1 Chr 5:20 : 20 They were helped against them, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them because they cried out to God during the battle, and He answered their prayers since they trusted in Him.
  • Ps 69:29 : 29 Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be recorded with the righteous.
  • Prov 28:25 : 25 A greedy person stirs up conflict, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
  • Prov 30:5 : 5 Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
  • Eccl 7:18 : 18 It is good to grasp one thing and not let go of the other, for the one who fears God will avoid all extremes.
  • Isa 57:11 : 11 Whom did you dread and fear, that you have been untruthful, and have not remembered me or taken it to heart? Is it not because I have long been silent that you do not fear me?
  • Dan 3:28 : 28 Nebuchadnezzar declared, 'Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, who sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him, defied the king’s command, and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.
  • Ps 125:1 : 1 A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but remains forever.
  • Gen 12:11-13 : 11 As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, "Look, I know that you are a beautiful woman. 12 When the Egyptians see you, they will say, 'This is his wife.' Then they will kill me, but they will let you live. 13 Please say that you are my sister, so that it will go well for me because of you, and my life will be spared because of you."
  • Gen 20:2 : 2 Abraham said about Sarah his wife, 'She is my sister,' and Abimelech, king of Gerar, sent for her and took her.
  • Gen 20:11 : 11 Abraham replied, 'I thought, Surely there is no fear of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.'
  • 1 Pet 1:21 : 21 Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 19:23
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    23The fear of the LORD leads to life; one is content and rests untroubled by harm.

  • Prov 14:26-27
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    26In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge.

    27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning one away from the snares of death.

  • Ps 40:4
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    4He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and they will trust in the LORD.

  • Ps 118:8-9
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    8It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.

    9It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.

  • Prov 3:25-26
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    25Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked when it comes.

    26For the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.

  • Prov 29:26
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    26Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man receives justice.

  • Ps 56:11
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    11In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise,

  • Prov 1:33
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    33But whoever listens to me will dwell securely and be at ease, without fear of harm.

  • Jer 17:5
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    5This is what the LORD says: Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for strength and whose heart turns away from the LORD.

  • Prov 28:25-26
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    25A greedy person stirs up conflict, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

    26Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will be delivered.

  • Prov 28:14
    74%

    14Blessed is the one who fears always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble.

  • Prov 20:2
    73%

    2The roar of a king is like the growl of a young lion; whoever provokes him to anger risks his life.

  • Ps 115:11
    73%

    11You who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord! He is their help and shield.

  • Prov 14:16
    72%

    16The wise fear and turn away from evil, but fools are reckless and overconfident.

  • Ps 25:14
    72%

    14The secret counsel of the LORD is for those who fear him, and he makes his covenant known to them.

  • Ps 31:19-20
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    72%

    19Let lying lips be silenced, those that speak arrogantly against the righteous with pride and contempt.

    20How abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked out for those who take refuge in you, in the presence of humanity.

  • Ps 56:3-4
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    72%

    3My enemies pursue me all day long; many are attacking me proudly.

    4When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

  • Prov 29:23-24
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    72%

    23A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

    24Whoever partners with a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse but does not testify.

  • Prov 29:5-6
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    72%

    5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

    6An evil man is ensnared by his transgression, but the righteous rejoice and are glad.

  • Isa 24:17
    72%

    17Terror, pit, and snare confront you, O inhabitant of the earth.

  • Prov 22:4-5
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    4The reward for humility and the fear of the LORD is riches, honor, and life.

    5Thorns and snares are in the path of the crooked; whoever guards their soul will stay far from them.

  • Jer 17:7
    71%

    7Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.

  • Ps 128:4
    71%

    4Behold, this is how the man who fears the Lord will be blessed.

  • Ps 25:12
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    12Who is the one who fears the LORD? He will instruct them in the way they should choose.

  • Prov 22:25
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    25Or you may learn their ways and set a trap for your soul.

  • Prov 15:33
    71%

    33The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

  • Job 28:28
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    28And He said to mankind, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'

  • Job 22:10
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    10That is why snares are all around you, and sudden terror overwhelms you.

  • Prov 11:15
    70%

    15Whoever puts up security for a stranger will suffer harm, but whoever hates striking hands in pledge is secure.

  • Ps 33:18
    70%

    18Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His steadfast love.

  • Prov 23:17
    70%

    17Do not let your heart envy sinners, but live in the fear of the Lord all day long.

  • Jer 39:17
    70%

    17But I will deliver you on that day, declares the Lord, and you will not be handed over to the men you fear.

  • Ps 146:3
    70%

    3Do not put your trust in princes, in a mortal man in whom there is no salvation.

  • Isa 2:22
    70%

    22Stop trusting in man, who has but a breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he?

  • Prov 14:2
    70%

    2Whoever walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one whose ways are devious despises Him.

  • Ps 2:11
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    11Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

  • Ps 52:7
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    7But God will tear you down forever; He will snatch and uproot you from your tent and dislodge you from the land of the living. Selah.

  • Ps 112:1
    70%

    1Praise the LORD! How blessed is the man who fears the LORD and greatly delights in His commandments.

  • Job 18:10
    70%

    10His rope lies hidden in the ground, and his trap is set along the path.

  • Heb 13:6
    70%

    6So we can confidently say: 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?'

  • Prov 19:3
    70%

    3A man’s foolishness twists his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.