25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
Proverbs 29:25
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Psalms 118:7–9
7 The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me. 8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. 9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.
Sirach 34:13–15
13 The spirit of those who fear the Lord will live, for their hope is in him who saves them. (WEB) 14 Whoever fears the Lord won’t be afraid, and won’t be a coward, for he is his hope. (WEB) 15 Blessed is the soul of him who fears the Lord. To whom does he give heed? Who is his sup… (WEB)
Proverbs 3:4–6
4 Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man. 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 14:25–27
25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful. 26 He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge. 27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
Psalms 56:10–12
10 In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise, 11 in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 12 Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You.
Psalms 115:10–12
10 O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. 11 You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. 12 The LORD is mindful of us; He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron;
Psalms 56:3–5
3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. 4 In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 5 All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise.
Proverbs 3:25–27
25 Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, 26 for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare. 27 Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act.
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