Proverbs 22:3

KJV1611 – Modern English

A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.

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  • Prov 14:16 : 16 A wise man fears and departs from evil, but the fool rages and is confident.
  • Prov 27:12 : 12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.
  • Heb 11:7 : 7 By faith Noah, being warned by God of things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household; by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
  • Prov 7:7 : 7 And saw among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man lacking understanding,
  • 1 Thess 5:2-6 : 2 For you know perfectly that the day of the Lord comes as a thief in the night. 3 For when they say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. 4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. 5 You are all children of light, and children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 6 Therefore let us not sleep, as others do; but let us watch and be sober.
  • Heb 6:18 : 18 That by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to take hold of the hope set before us:
  • Prov 7:22-23 : 22 He goes after her immediately, as an ox goes to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; 23 Until a dart strikes through his liver; as a bird hastes to the snare, and does not know that it is for his life.
  • Prov 9:16-18 : 16 Whoever is simple, let him turn in here: and as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him, 17 Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. 18 But he does not know that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.
  • Prov 29:1 : 1 He who is often reproved and hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
  • Isa 26:20-21 : 20 Come, my people, enter your chambers and shut your doors behind you; hide yourself, as it were, for a little moment, until the indignation is past. 21 For behold, the LORD comes out of His place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity; the earth also will disclose her blood and will no more cover her slain.
  • Matt 24:15-18 : 15 Therefore when you see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (whoever reads, let him understand), 16 then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house. 18 And let him who is in the field not turn back to take his clothes.
  • Exod 9:20-21 : 20 He that feared the word of the LORD among the servants of Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses. 21 And he that did not regard the word of the LORD left his servants and his cattle in the field.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 27:12
    94%

    12A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.

  • Prov 14:15-18
    4 verses
    82%

    15The simple believes every word, but the prudent man considers his steps carefully.

    16A wise man fears and departs from evil, but the fool rages and is confident.

    17He who is quickly angry acts foolishly, and a man of wicked intentions is hated.

    18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 12:23
    77%

    23A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7Leave the presence of a foolish man, when you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 13:16
    76%

    16Every prudent man deals with knowledge, but a fool lays open his folly.

  • Prov 1:32-33
    2 verses
    75%

    32For the turning away of the simple will slay them, and the prosperity of fools will destroy them.

    33But whoever listens to me will live safely, and will be at ease from fear of evil.

  • Prov 28:11
    75%

    11The rich man is wise in his own eyes, but the poor who has understanding searches him out.

  • Prov 22:4-5
    2 verses
    75%

    4By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches and honor and life.

    5Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; he who guards his soul shall be far from them.

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    75%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.

    16A fool's wrath is immediately known, but a prudent man covers shame.

  • Prov 3:7
    74%

    7Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

  • Amos 5:13
    73%

    13Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.

  • Prov 21:11-12
    2 verses
    73%

    11When the scorner is punished, the simple becomes wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

    12The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked, but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.

  • Prov 8:5
    73%

    5O simple ones, understand wisdom; and you fools, be of an understanding heart.

  • Prov 19:23
    72%

    23The fear of the LORD leads to life, and he who has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

  • Prov 15:21
    72%

    21Folly is joy to him who is destitute of wisdom, but a man of understanding walks uprightly.

  • Job 28:28
    72%

    28And to man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.'

  • Eccl 2:14
    72%

    14The wise man's eyes are in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. Yet I myself perceived that the same event happens to them all.

  • Prov 29:11
    72%

    11A fool utters all his mind; but a wise man keeps it in till afterward.

  • Prov 7:7
    72%

    7And saw among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man lacking understanding,

  • Eccl 8:5
    72%

    5Whoever keeps the commandment shall feel no evil thing; and a wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment.

  • Prov 19:1
    72%

    1Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

  • Prov 19:25
    72%

    25Strike a scorner, and the simple will beware; and reprove one who has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

  • Prov 28:22
    72%

    22He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye and does not consider that poverty shall come upon him.

  • Prov 28:14
    71%

    14Happy is the man who always fears, but he who hardens his heart will fall into mischief.

  • Prov 10:23
    71%

    23It is as a sport to a fool to do mischief, but a man of understanding has wisdom.

  • Prov 26:12
    71%

    12Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 14:3
    71%

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

  • Prov 21:29
    71%

    29A wicked man hardens his face, but as for the upright, he directs his way.

  • Prov 21:20
    71%

    20There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man spends it up.

  • Job 5:3
    71%

    3I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his dwelling place.

  • Prov 28:6
    71%

    6Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

  • Prov 19:3
    71%

    3The foolishness of man perverts his way, and his heart frets against the LORD.

  • Prov 14:33
    71%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known.

  • Prov 28:27
    71%

    27He who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides his eyes will have many curses.

  • Prov 1:5
    71%

    5A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel;

  • Prov 10:9
    71%

    9He who walks uprightly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways shall be known.

  • Prov 9:6
    71%

    6Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

  • Prov 9:16
    71%

    16Whoever is simple, let him turn in here: and as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him,

  • Prov 15:24
    71%

    24The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

  • Prov 13:21
    71%

    21Evil pursues sinners, but to the righteous good shall be repaid.

  • Prov 21:22
    71%

    22A wise man scales the city of the mighty and casts down the strength of its confidence.

  • Prov 3:13
    71%

    13Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gains understanding.