Proverbs 27:12

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • Prov 22:3 : 3 A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.
  • Prov 18:10 : 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous run into it, and are safe.
  • 2 Pet 3:10-14 : 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are in it shall be burned up. 11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in all holy conduct and godliness, 12 Looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, in which the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. 14 Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for such things, be diligent that you may be found by him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
  • 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.
  • Ps 57:1-3 : 1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for my soul trusts in you; yes, in the shadow of your wings I will make my refuge, until these calamities have passed by. 2 I will cry to God Most High, to God who performs all things for me. 3 He shall send from heaven and save me from the reproach of him who would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
  • 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 3:7 : 7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, O generation of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
  • 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:
  • 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.
  • 2 Pet 3:7 : 7 But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved for fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 22:3
    94%

    3A prudent man foresees the 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
    79%

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

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    79%

    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 13:16
    78%

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

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    78%

    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 1:32-33
    2 verses
    76%

    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 28:11-12
    2 verses
    75%

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

    12When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, a man hides himself.

  • Prov 29:11
    74%

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

  • Prov 26:12
    74%

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

  • Prov 15:19-21
    3 verses
    74%

    19The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, but the way of the righteous is made plain.

    20A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

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

  • Prov 19:25
    74%

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

  • Amos 5:13
    74%

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

  • Prov 11:15
    74%

    15He who is surety for a stranger shall suffer for it, and he who hates suretyship is secure.

  • Prov 17:12
    74%

    12Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man rather than a fool in his folly.

  • Prov 8:5
    73%

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

  • 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 7:7
    73%

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

  • Prov 27:11
    73%

    11My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may have an answer for him who reproaches me.

  • Eccl 2:14
    73%

    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 27:13
    73%

    13Take his garment when he is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge from him for a foreign woman.

  • Prov 22:5
    73%

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

  • Eccl 8:5
    73%

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

  • Prov 21:20
    72%

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

  • Prov 10:9
    72%

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

  • Prov 28:27
    72%

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

  • Prov 15:5
    72%

    5A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who regards reproof is prudent.

  • Prov 28:14
    72%

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

  • Prov 21:29
    72%

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

  • Prov 2:11
    72%

    11Discretion will preserve you; understanding will keep you;

  • Prov 1:5
    72%

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

  • Prov 10:23
    72%

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

  • Prov 11:27
    72%

    27He who diligently seeks good procures favor, but he who seeks evil, it shall come to him.

  • Prov 14:33
    72%

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

  • Job 12:5
    72%

    5He who is ready to slip with his feet is like a lamp despised in the thought of him who is at ease.

  • 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 9:16
    72%

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

  • Prov 17:27
    72%

    27He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

  • Prov 18:15
    72%

    15The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 9:6
    71%

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