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Proverbs 27:12
A prudent man seeth the plague, and hideth himselfe: but the foolish goe on still, and are punished.
Proverbs 27:12 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 27:12 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 pay the penalty.
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
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In context
9 As oyntment and perfume reioyce the heart, so doeth the sweetenes of a mans friend by hearty counsell.
10 Thine owne friend and thy fathers friend forsake thou not: neither enter into thy brothers house in the day of thy calamitie: for better is a neighbour that is neere, then a brother farre off.
11 My sonne, be wise, and reioyce mine heart, that I may answere him that reprocheth me.
12 A prudent man seeth the plague, and hideth himselfe: but the foolish goe on still, and are punished.
13 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and a pledge of him for the stranger.
14 He that prayseth his friend with a loude voyce, rising earely in the morning, it shall be counted to him as a curse.
15 A continual dropping in the day of raine, and a contentious woman are alike.
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