Proverbs 3:26

For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

Cross-references

Proverbs 14:26 similarly declares that fearing the Lord gives strong confidence, reinforcing the security promised here.

Proverbs 1:27 depicts the terror that overtakes the wicked—contrasting with the confidence promised here to those who trust the Lord.

1 Samuel 2:9 says God guards the feet of the faithful — the same imagery as keeping your foot from being caught.

Psalm 121:3 Parallel

Psalm 121:3 promises God will not let your foot be moved — nearly identical wording to keeping your foot from being caught.

Isaiah 54:14 promises terror will not come near the righteous—directly paralleling the Lord keeping your foot from being caught here.

Psalm 112:7 Parallel

Psalm 112:7 describes a heart firm in trust despite bad news — an example of the confidence God gives, as promised here.

Job 4:6 Parallel

Job 4:6 uses the same word 'confidence' — Eliphaz argues that fear of God should be your confidence, echoing the theme here.

Job 22:10 Contrast

Job 22:10 warns of snares for the wicked — contrasting the promise that God keeps the faithful from being caught.

Psalm 91:9 Parallel

Psalm 91:9 calls the Lord your dwelling place — a refuge — paralleling the confidence and protection promised here.

Psalm 91:10 Parallel

Psalm 91:10 promises no evil or plague will befall you — a parallel protection promise to keeping your foot from being caught.

Isaiah 44:8 Parallel

Isaiah 44:8 reassures that God is the only Rock, so His people need not fear—reinforcing the promise of confidence here.