Proverbs 27:12

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

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

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

The prudent man seeing evil hideth himself: little ones passing on have suffered losses.

GNV

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

JPS

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

LXXE

A wise man, when evils are approaching, hides himself; but fools pass on, and will be punished.

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Original-language editions

WLC

עָר֤וּם רָאָ֣ה רָעָ֣ה נִסְתָּ֑ר פְּ֝תָאיִ֗ם עָבְר֥וּ נֶעֱנָֽשׁוּ׃

LXX-Br

Πανοῦργος κακῶν ἐπερχομένων ἀπεκρύβη, ἄφρονες δὲ ἐπελθόντες ζημίαν τίσουσιν.

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Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 22:3The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.
• Proverbs 18:10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
• Hebrews 11:7By 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 3:10–14But 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. Since everything will be destroyed in this…
• 2 Peter 3:7And 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.
• Exodus 9:20–21Those among Pharaoh’s officials who feared the word of the LORD hurried to bring their servants and livestock to shelter, but those who disregarded the word of the LORD left their servants and livestock in the field.
• Matthew 3:7But when John saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his place of baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?
• Psalms 57:1–3Have 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. I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. He…
• Isaiah 26:20–21Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut your doors behind you. Hide yourselves a little while until the wrath has passed. For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for…
• Hebrews 6:18Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.

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