Proverbs 27:12
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; 2 but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. 1
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In The King James Version
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
In Context
11Be wise, my son, 2 and bring joy to my heart, 2 then I can answer my critics. 1
13Take his garment when he puts up collateral for a stranger. 2 Hold it for a wayward woman! 1
Cross References
Exodus 9:20Those who feared Adonai’s word among the servants of Pharaoh made their servants and their livestock flee into the houses.
Proverbs 18:10Adonai’s name is a strong tower: 2 the upright run to him, and are safe. 1
Isaiah 26:20Come, my people, enter into your rooms, and shut your doors behind you. Hide yourself for a little moment, until the indignation is past.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:12
11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. Children are here exhorted to be wise and good, 1. That they may be a comfort to their parents and may make their hearts glad, even when the evil days come, and so recompense them for their care, ch. xxiii. 15 . 2. That they may be a credit to them: " That I may answer him that reproaches me with having been over-strict and severe in bringing up my children, and having taken a wrong method with them in restraining them from the… Read the whole commentary →