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Proverbs 22:3 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 22 · verse 3
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.Proverbs 22:3 · King James Version
Proverbs 22:3 in context
1A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
2The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.
3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
4By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
5Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
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Key words (Strong's)
- foreseethrâʼâhto see, literally or figurativelyH7200 →
- prudentʻârûwmcunningH6175 →
- hidethçâtharto hide , literally or figurativelyH5641 →
- simplepᵉthîysillyH6612 →
- evilraʻbad or evilH7451 →
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See here, 1. The benefit of wisdom and consideration: A prudent man, by the help of his prudence, will foresee an evil, before it comes, and hide himself; he will be aware when he is entering into a temptation and will put on his armour and stand on his guard.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary