Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 22:3
“A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 22:3 Context
1A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. 2The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. 3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. 4By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. 5Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. 6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
"A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished." Proverbs 22:3 KJV Similar Verses Save
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Translation Details for Proverbs 22:3
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Other Translations for Proverbs 22:3
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 22:3
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 22:3
22:3 The evil - The judgment of God threatened, and approaching. Hideth - Retires to his strong tower, by prayer and repentance, puts himself under the protection of the almighty. Pass on - Carefully and securely.
A prudent man foreseeth the euill, and hideth himselfe: but the simple passe on, and are punished.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The prudent sees the evil and hides himself, But the naive go on, and are punished for it.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.
- Basic English Bible
A prudent [man] seeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
- Darby Bible
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
- Webster's Bible
A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
- World English Bible
The prudent hath seen the evil, and is hidden, And the simple have passed on, and are punished.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the thoughtless pass on, and are punished.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible