Genesis 31:31

Then Jacob replied to Laban, “Because I was afraid, for I thought that you would take your daughters from me by force.

Genesis 20:11

Abraham said, “Because I thought, surely there is no fear of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.

Genesis 31:26-27

Then Laban said to Jacob, “What have you done by deceiving me and carrying away my daughters like captives of the sword?

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man brings a snare,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted.

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Summary

And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Peradventure thou wouldest take by force thy daughters from me.

Bible References

Because

Genesis 31:26
Then Laban said to Jacob, “What have you done by deceiving me and carrying away my daughters like captives of the sword?
Genesis 20:11
Abraham said, “Because I thought, surely there is no fear of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man brings a snare,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted.