Proverbs 22:3 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.”
Proverbs 22:3 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Proverbs 22:3 in 6 Bible Translations
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Proverbs 22:3 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.”
Proverbs 22:3 — World English Bible
Proverbs 22:3 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it. ”
Proverbs 22:3 — American Standard Version
Proverbs 22:3 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“The prudent hath seen the evil, and is hidden, And the simple have passed on, and are punished.”
Proverbs 22:3 — Young's Literal Translation
Proverbs 22:3 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“A prudent [man] seeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. ”
Proverbs 22:3 — Darby Translation
Proverbs 22:3 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“A prudent man seeth the plague, and hideth himselfe: but the foolish goe on still, and are punished.”
Proverbs 22:3 — Geneva Bible
Proverbs 22:3 in Context — Proverbs 22
1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
2 The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.
3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
4 By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
What Does Proverbs 22:3 Mean?
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