Here are another five "Don't be afraid" verses.
"Oh that my ways may be established
To keep your statutes!
Then I shall not be ashamed
When I look upon all your commandments." Psalm 119:5-6 (NAS)
Living right in the first place is far simpler than trying to cover up bad behavior.
"When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet." Proverbs 3:24 (NAS)
This is preceded by an admonishment to "keep sound wisdom and discretion," and it sounds like a repeat of the concept that right living is an anxiety deterrent.
"Do not be afraid of sudden fear
Nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes." Proverbs 3:25 (NAS)
People who choose to continue on a bad path won't escape eventual punishment, but you will if you're not one of them.
"So then, banish anxiety from your heart and cast off the troubles of your body, for youth and vigor are meaningless." Ecclesiastes 11:10 (NIV)
Leave it to the cynical book of Ecclesiastes to issue a sharp reminder that life's too short to waste on fear.
"and say to him, 'Take care and be calm, have no fear and do not be fainthearted because of these two stubs of smoldering firebrands, on account of the fierce anger of Rezin and Aram and the son of Remaliah.'" Isaiah 7:4 (NAS)
When you are on the path God laid out for you, anybody who tries to fight you is just a stub of smoldering firebrand. Trust God. Hold the line.
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