Proverbs 27:12

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 27:12

BSB
The prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
AKJV
A prudent man foresees the evil, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
CPDV
The discerning man, seeing evil, hides himself. The little ones, continuing on, sustain losses.
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 takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
SMT
The prudent one saw the evil, he hid himself; the simple passed and were punished.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 27:12

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Commentary for Proverbs 27:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 27:12
Summary
Prudent person anticipates and avoids danger.
Event
Prudent person avoids evil
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom