Old Testament · VERSE 3

Proverbs 22:3

King James Version

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

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Proverbs 22:3 in context

Proverbs 22:1

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

Proverbs 22:2

The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.

Proverbs 22:3SELECTED VERSE

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Proverbs 22:4

By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

Proverbs 22:5

Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

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