Proverbs
“For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.”
Proverbs 3:26
Proverbs 3:26 (KJV) speaks to confidence, God's protection, and safety — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.”
Psalms 91:10“The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.”
Psalms 121:7“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.”
Psalms 91:11“He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.”
Psalms 62:2“He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.”
Psalms 62:6“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10
Common questions
What does Proverbs 3:26 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 3:26 reads: "For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken." The verse speaks to confidence, God's protection, and safety. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 3:26 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken." is Proverbs 3:26 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 3:26?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 3:26 include Psalms 91:10, Psalms 121:7, and Psalms 91:11. Reading them alongside Proverbs 3:26 deepens the theme of confidence.
How can I pray with Proverbs 3:26?
Read Proverbs 3:26 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.