Proverbs 28:1
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Cross-reference
Acts 4:13 marvels at Peter and John's boldness before the council — a direct NT example of righteous fearlessness.
In Psalm 27:1, 'whom shall I fear?' directly aligns with the righteous boldness of Proverbs—trust in God removes fear.
In Psalm 46:2, 'we will not fear' echoes the righteous courage in Proverbs, showing boldness even in catastrophe.
Daniel 6:10 has Daniel praying openly despite the decree — he does not hide, displaying the boldness of the righteous.
Daniel 6:11 records the conspirators finding Daniel at prayer — confirming he did not flee but remained courageous.
In Psalm 53:5, the wicked are terrified where there is no terror, mirroring the senseless fear described in Proverbs.
Daniel 3:16-18 shows three men refusing to bow to the king's idol — a vivid case of righteous boldness that does not flee from threat.
In 2 Kings 7:7, the Arameans flee in panic with no one chasing, perfectly illustrating the wicked fleeing when none pursues.
Psalm 112:7 shows the righteous unafraid of bad news, trusting God — this steady heart exemplifies the lion-like boldness here.
Deuteronomy 28:25 depicts Israel fleeing as a curse, directly illustrating the wicked's flight from Proverbs 28:1.
Acts 14:3 describes Paul and Barnabas speaking boldly despite opposition — embodying the unflinching courage of the righteous.
Leviticus 26:17 uses the identical 'flee when none pursues' phrase, providing the source for the wicked's flight.
In Exodus 11:8, Moses' boldness in confronting Pharaoh exemplifies the righteous being as bold as a lion.
1 Thessalonians 2:2 shows Paul preaching boldly after suffering — exactly the kind of boldness the righteous have here.
Isaiah 30:17 depicts people fleeing in panic at a threat — parallels the wicked's irrational flight.
Isaiah 33:14 illustrates the terror of sinners, echoing how the wicked flee without pursuer — both show guilty conscience.
Psalm 91:5 promises no fear of terror — parallels the righteous confidence that prevents fleeing.
In Daniel 3:18, the three Hebrews refuse to bow to the idol — a perfect example of the righteous boldness as a lion.
In Matthew 14:4, John the Baptist boldly rebukes Herod — demonstrating the righteous boldness of Proverbs 28:1.
In John 7:26, Jesus speaks openly despite threats — showing the confident boldness of the righteous.
In John 18:4, Jesus steps forward to meet his arresters — the ultimate display of righteous boldness facing death.
In Acts 13:46, Paul and Barnabas speak out boldly — a direct example of the righteous boldness promised in Proverbs 28:1.
In Acts 16:37, Paul boldly demands public vindication — exemplifying the righteous boldness in the face of injustice.
In Joshua 7:12, Israel cannot stand because of sin — they flee due to guilt, matching the wicked's flight.
Psalm 73:19 describes the wicked swept away by terrors — parallels the sudden terror behind their flight.
Psalm 14:5 says the wicked are in great terror — parallels the wicked fleeing from imagined pursuers.
Job 18:11 says terrors chase the wicked — directly parallels the wicked fleeing when no one pursues.
Job 11:15 promises security and no fear — parallels the righteous being bold and unafraid.
Nehemiah 6:11 shows Nehemiah refusing to flee — directly parallels the righteous standing bold.
1 Chronicles 12:8 describes Gadites with faces like lions — directly parallels 'bold as a lion' in the proverb.
In 1 Kings 1:49, Adonijah's guests scatter in fear — the wicked flee without being pursued.
In 1 Samuel 17:48, David runs to meet Goliath — a perfect example of the righteous bold as a lion.
Isaiah 26:3 promises perfect peace to those whose mind is stayed on God — the foundation for the righteous' fearless confidence.
Leviticus 26:36 repeats the curse with 'fall when none pursues', reinforcing the same panic-driven flight theme.
Deuteronomy 28:7 promises enemies flee before the obedient, contrasting with the wicked's flight in the proverb.
In Jeremiah 49:5, Edom's wicked flee in terror before attackers — illustrating the same principle of guilt causing panic even without pursuit.
In Genesis 31:36, Jacob boldly confronts Laban — an example of the righteous standing firm like a lion.
Isaiah 26:4 calls for trust in the Lord as an everlasting rock — the secure base that lets the righteous stand bold rather than flee.
In Acts 23:1, Paul boldly declares his good conscience before the council — showing the confidence of the righteous.
In Genesis 50:15, Joseph's brothers fear revenge without threat — illustrating the wicked's guilty flight.