Matthew Henry · Verse 12
Where there is temptation, if we thrust ourselves into it, there will be sin, and punishment will follow.
Proverbs 27:12
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
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WEBBE
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
BSB
The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
KJV
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
ASV
A prudent man seeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; [But] the simple pass on, [and] suffer for it.
BBE
The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.
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