Proverbs 27:12

World English Bible (2000)

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

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  • Prov 22:3 : 3 A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
  • Prov 18:10 : 10 The name of Yahweh is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, 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 will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fervent heat, and the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. 11 Therefore since all these things will be destroyed like this, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness, 12 looking for and earnestly desiring the coming of the day of God, which will cause the burning heavens to be dissolved, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? 13 But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells. 14 Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in peace, without blemish and blameless in his sight.
  • Exod 9:20-21 : 20 Those who feared the word of Yahweh among the servants of Pharaoh made their servants and their livestock flee into the houses. 21 Whoever didn't respect the word of Yahweh left his servants and his livestock in the field.
  • Ps 57:1-3 : 1 Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed. 2 I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me. 3 He will send from heaven, and save me, he rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah. God will send out his loving kindness and his truth.
  • Isa 26:20-21 : 20 Come, my people, enter into your rooms, and shut your doors behind you. Hide yourself for a little moment, until the indignation is past. 21 For, behold, Yahweh comes forth out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth also will disclose her blood, and will no longer cover her slain.
  • Matt 3:7 : 7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for his baptism, he said to them, "You offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
  • Heb 6:18 : 18 that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to take hold of the hope set before us.
  • Heb 11:7 : 7 By faith, Noah, being warned about things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared a ship for the saving of his house, through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
  • 2 Pet 3:7 : 7 But the heavens that now are, and the earth, by the same word have been stored up for fire, being reserved against the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.

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  • Prov 22:3
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    3 A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

  • Prov 14:15-18
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    15 A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

    16 A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

    17 He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

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  • Prov 12:23
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    23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

  • Prov 12:15-16
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    15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

    16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

  • Prov 13:16
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    16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

  • Prov 14:7-8
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    7 Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.

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  • Prov 1:32-33
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    32 For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them.

    33 But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm."

  • Prov 28:11-12
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    75%

    11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

    12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

  • Prov 29:11
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    11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

  • Prov 26:12
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    12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 15:19-21
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    19 The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

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

    21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

  • Prov 19:25
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    25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

  • Amos 5:13
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    13 Therefore a prudent person keeps silent in such a time, for it is an evil time.

  • Prov 11:15
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    15 He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

  • Prov 17:12
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    12 Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

  • Prov 8:5
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    5 You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.

  • Prov 21:11-12
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    11 When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

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  • Prov 7:7
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    7 I saw among the simple ones. I discerned among the youths a young man void of understanding,

  • Prov 27:11
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    11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.

  • Eccl 2:14
    73%

    14 The wise man's eyes are in his head, and the fool walks in darkness--and yet I perceived that one event happens to them all.

  • Prov 27:13
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    13 Take his garment when he puts up collateral for a stranger. Hold it for a wayward woman!

  • Prov 22:5
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    5 Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: whoever guards his soul stays from them.

  • Eccl 8:5
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    5 Whoever keeps the commandment shall not come to harm, and his wise heart will know the time and procedure.

  • Prov 21:20
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    20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

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    9 He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

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    27 One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

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    5 A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

  • Prov 28:14
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    14 Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

  • Prov 21:29
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    29 A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

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    72%

    23 It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.

  • Prov 11:27
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    27 He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.

  • Prov 14:33
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    33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

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    5 In the thought of him who is at ease there is contempt for misfortune. It is ready for them whose foot slips.

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

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  • Prov 17:27
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    27 He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

  • Prov 18:15
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    15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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    6 Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding."