Proverbs 3:25 Meaning and Explanation
“Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Proverbs 3:25
Freedom from fear despite real dangers in the world.
What Does Proverbs 3:25 Mean?
The wise son is counseled not to be afraid of sudden fear—panic that strikes without warning—or of the desolation (ruin, destruction) that comes upon the wicked. Both are real phenomena in the world, but they are not the concern of the righteous. The world's dangers and upheavals do not have the final word.
This is not naïveté but perspective. The person who trusts in God and walks in wisdom sees sudden calamities and the ruin of the wicked as passing events that do not shake the foundations of their own peace. Their security rests elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 3:25
What does Proverbs 3:25 mean?
Do not fear sudden alarms or the downfall of the wicked.
What is the context of Proverbs 3:25?
Freedom from fear despite real dangers in the world.