Proverbs 22:3

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:3

BSB
The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.
AKJV
A prudent man foresees the evil, and hides himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
CPDV
The clever saw evil and hid himself. The innocent continued on and was afflicted with damage.
ERV
A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
NHEB
A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
SMT
The crafty saw evil, and he will hide, and the simple passed on and were punished.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 22:3

AprudentH6175AdjectivemanforeseethH7200VerbtheevilH7451andhidethH5641VerbhimselfbutthesimpleH6612passonH5674VerbandarepunishedH6064Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 22:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 22:3
Summary
Wise person avoids trouble while foolish person enters it
Event
Contrasting responses to danger
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom