Proverbs 22:3 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Sensible people foresee trouble and hide from it, but gullible people go ahead and suffer the consequence.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

JPS:

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

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

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

Proverbs 22:3 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 14:16 A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.

Proverbs 27:12 A prudent man sees evil and hides himself, The naive proceed and pay the penalty.

Isaiah 26:20 Come, my people, enter into your rooms And close your doors behind you; Hide for a little while Until indignation runs its course. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

22:3 A prudent [man] {c} foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
(c) That is, the punishment, which is prepared for the wicked and flees to God for help.

WES:

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.

MHC:

22:1 We should be more careful to do that by which we may get and keep a good name, than to raise or add unto a great estate. 2. Divine Providence has so ordered it, that some are rich, and others poor, but all are guilty before God; and at the throne of God's grace the poor are as welcome as the rich. 3. Faith foresees the evil coming upon sinners, and looks to Jesus Christ as the sure refuge from the storm. 4. Where the fear of God is, there will be humility. And much is to be enjoyed by it; spiritual riches, and eternal life at last. 5. The way of sin is vexatious and dangerous. But the way of duty is safe and easy. 6. Train children, not in the way they would go, that of their corrupt hearts, but in the way they should go; in which, if you love them, you would have them go. As soon as possible every child should be led to the knowledge of the Saviour. 7. This shows how important it is for every man to keep out of debt. As to the things of this life, there is a difference between the rich and the poor; but let the poor remember, it is the Lord that made the difference. 8. The power which many abuse, will soon fail them. 9. He that seeks to relieve the wants and miseries of others shall be blessed. 10. Profane scoffers and revilers disturb the peace. 11. God will be the Friend of a man in whose spirit there is no guile; this honour have all the saints. 12. God turns the counsels and designs of treacherous men to their own confusion. 13. The slothful man talks of a lion without, but considers not his real danger from the devil, that roaring lion within, and from his own slothfulness, which kills him. 14. The vile sin of licentiousness commonly besots the mind beyond recovery. 15. Sin is foolishness, it is in the heart, there is an inward inclination to sin: children bring it into the world with them; and it cleaves close to the soul. We all need to be corrected by our heavenly Father. 16. We are but stewards, and must distribute what God intrusts to our care, according to his will.

CONC:

Cover Danger Evil Foreseeth Hidden Hides Hideth Naive Pass Passed Prudent Punished Refuge Sees Sharp Simple Straight Suffer Takes Thoughtless Trouble

Cover Danger Evil Foreseeth Hidden Hides Hideth Naive Passed Prudent Punished Refuge Sharp Simple Straight Suffer Thoughtless Trouble

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