Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

Cross References (33)

  • Psalms 118:8 (57)

    It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.

  • Luke 12:4 (48)

    I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.

  • Proverbs 18:10 (44)

    The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

  • Psalms 91:14 (35)

    “Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.

  • Proverbs 16:20 (29)

    Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

  • John 12:42–43 (25)

    Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that

  • Proverbs 30:5 (21)

    Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

  • Psalms 125:1 (17)

    A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.

  • 2 Timothy 4:16–17 (16)

    At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.

  • 1 Peter 1:21 (15)

    Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.

  • Matthew 10:28 (13)

    Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul an

  • Matthew 26:69–74 (11)

    Meanwhile, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came up to him. “You also were with Jesus the Gali

  • 1 Chronicles 5:20 (11)

    And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their alli

  • John 9:22 (11)

    His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews. For the Jews had already determined that anyone who confesse

  • Genesis 20:11 (10)

    Abraham replied, “I thought to myself, ‘Surely there is no fear of God in this place. They will kill me on account of my

  • Isaiah 57:11 (9)

    Whom have you dreaded and feared, so that you lied and failed to remember Me or take this to heart? Is it not because I

  • John 3:2 (9)

    He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perfo

  • Genesis 20:2 (7)

    Abraham said of his wife Sarah, “She is my sister.” So Abimelech king of Gerar had Sarah brought to him.

  • Galatians 2:11–13 (7)

    When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.

  • Proverbs 28:25 (6)

    A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

  • John 19:12–13 (6)

    From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Ca

  • Daniel 6:23 (6)

    The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den, and when Daniel was lifted out of the den, no woun

  • 1 Samuel 15:24 (6)

    Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned; I have transgressed the LORD’s commandment and your instructions, because I fe

  • Genesis 26:7 (6)

    But when the men of that place asked about his wife, he said, “She is my sister.” For he was afraid to say, “She is my w

  • Ecclesiastes 7:18 (5)

    It is good to grasp the one and not let the other slip from your hand. For he who fears God will follow both warnings.

  • Psalms 69:29 (4)

    But I am in pain and distress; let Your salvation protect me, O God.

  • 1 Kings 19:3 (4)

    And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there,

  • Exodus 32:22–24 (4)

    “Do not be enraged, my lord,” Aaron replied. “You yourself know that the people are intent on evil.

  • Genesis 12:11–13 (4)

    As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, “Look, I know that you are a beautiful woman,

  • 1 Samuel 27:1 (4)

    David, however, said to himself, “One of these days now I will be swept away by the hand of Saul. There is nothing bette

  • 1 Samuel 27:11 (4)

    David did not leave a man or woman alive to be brought to Gath, for he said, “Otherwise they will report us, saying, ‘Th

  • Matthew 15:12 (4)

    Then the disciples came to Him and said, “Are You aware that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?”

  • Daniel 3:28 (3)

    Nebuchadnezzar declared, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent His angel and delivered Hi