Proverbs 22:3

¶ A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

A prudent {H6175} man foreseeth {H7200} the evil {H7451}, and hideth {H5641}{H5641} himself: but the simple {H6612} pass on {H5674}, and are punished {H6064}.

The clever see trouble coming and hide; the simple go on and pay the penalty.

The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.

A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 27:12 (26 votes)

    ¶ A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; [but] the simple pass on, [and] are punished.

  • Proverbs 14:16 (24 votes)

    ¶ A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

  • Proverbs 29:1 (13 votes)

    ¶ He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:2 (10 votes)

    For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:6 (10 votes)

    ¶ Therefore let us not sleep, as [do] others; but let us watch and be sober.

  • Hebrews 11:7 (9 votes)

    By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

  • Isaiah 26:20 (8 votes)

    ¶ Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.