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Proverbs 22:3
The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.
Proverbs 22:3 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 22:3 in other translations
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.
A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
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In context
1 A good name is more to be desired than great wealth, and to be respected is better than silver and gold.
2 The man of wealth and the poor man come face to face: the Lord is the maker of them all.
3 The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.
4 The reward of a gentle spirit and the fear of the Lord is wealth and honour and life.
5 Thorns and nets are in the way of the twisted: he who keeps watch over his soul will be far from them.
6 If a child is trained up in the right way, even when he is old he will not be turned away from it.
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