| Proverbs 27:12 Parallel Translations |  |
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| NASB: | A prudent man sees evil and hides himself, The naive proceed and pay the penalty. (NASB ©1995) |
| GWT: | Sensible people foresee trouble and hide. Gullible people go ahead and suffer.(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; 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 takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. |
| YLT: | The prudent hath seen the evil, he is hidden, The simple have passed on, they are punished. |
| Proverbs 27:12 Cross References |
| XREF: | Proverbs 27:11 Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, That I may reply to him who reproaches me.
Proverbs 27:13 Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for an adulterous woman hold him in pledge. (NASB ©1995) |
| Commentaries and Concordances |
| GSB: | 27:12 {e} A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; [but] the simple pass on, [and] are punished.
(e) Read Geneva Pr 22:3 |
| MHC: | 27:9,10. Depend not for relief upon a kinsman, merely for kindred's sake; apply to those who are at hand, and will help in need. But there is a Friend that sticketh closer than a brother, and let us place entire confidence in him. 11. An affectionate parent urges his son to prudent conduct that should gladden his heart. The good conduct of Christians is the best answer to all who find fault with the gospel. 12. Where there is temptation, if we thrust ourselves into it, there will be sin, and punishment will follow. 13. An honest man may be made a beggar, but he is not honest that makes himself one. 14. It is folly to be fond of being praised; it is a temptation to pride. |
| CONC: | Cover Danger Evil Foreseeth Hidden Hides Hideth Naive Pass Passed Pay Penalty Proceed Prudent Punished Refuge Sees Sharp Simple Straight Suffer Takes Thoughtless Trouble |
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