Proverbs 27:12 “The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and p…”

Proverbs 27:12

The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

A prudent man seeth the plague, and hideth himselfe: but the foolish goe on still, and are punished.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

The prudent hath seen the evil, he is hidden, The simple have passed on, they are punished.

Bible in Basic English

The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.

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Cross references

“A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.”

Proverbs 22:3 Proverbs 18:10 Hebrews 11:7 2 Peter 3:10–14 2 Peter 3:7 Psalm 57:1–3

Proverbs 22:3 · BSB

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

Proverbs 18:10 · BSB

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Hebrews 11:7 · BSB

By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

2 Peter 3:10–14 · BSB

But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.

2 Peter 3:7 · BSB

And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.

Psalm 57:1–3 · BSB

Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.

13Take the garment of him who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.

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