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The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />A prudent <i>man</i> foreseeth the evil, <i>and</i> hideth himself; <i>but</i> the simple pass on, <i>and</i> are punished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />A prudent <i>man</i> foresees evil <i>and</i> hides himself; The simple pass on <i>and</i> are punished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />A prudent person sees evil <i>and</i> hides himself; <i>But</i> the naive proceed, <i>and</i> pay the penalty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />A prudent man sees evil and hides himself, The naive proceed and pay the penalty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />A prudent man sees evil <i>and</i> hides himself, The naive proceed <i>and</i> pay the penalty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />A prudent man sees evil <i>and</i> hides, The simple pass on <i>and</i> are punished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />A prudent man sees evil and hides himself <i>and</i> avoids it, But the naive [who are easily misled] continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A sensible person sees danger and takes cover; the inexperienced keep going and are punished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A sensible person sees danger and takes cover; the inexperienced keep going and are punished. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Be cautious and hide when you see danger--don't be stupid and walk right into trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Sensible people foresee trouble and hide. Gullible people go ahead [and] suffer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Sensible people will see trouble coming and avoid it, but an unthinking person will walk right into it and regret it later. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who are prudent see danger and take refuge, but the na锟絭e continue on and suffer the consequences.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />A shrewd person sees danger and hides himself, but the naive keep right on going and suffer for it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The prudent has seen the evil, he is hidden, "" The simple have passed on, they are punished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The prudent hath seen the evil, he is hidden, The simple have passed on, they are punished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The prudent one saw the evil, he hid himself; the simple passed and were punished.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The prudent man seeing evil hideth himself: little ones passing on have suffered losses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The discerning man, seeing evil, hides himself. The little ones, continuing on, sustain losses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The astute see an evil and hide; the naive continue on and pay the penalty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The clever see danger and hide; but the simple go on, and suffer for it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself; but the fools pass on and suffer loss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />A cunning man sees evil and is hidden, but fools have passed by it and have suffered loss.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the thoughtless pass on, and are punished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A wise man, when evils are approaching, hides himself; but fools pass on, and will be punished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/27-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5567" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/27.htm">Do not Boast about Tomorrow</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6175.htm" title="6175: ‘ā·rūm (Adj-ms) -- Crafty, shrewd, sensible. Passive participle of aram; cunning.">The prudent</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’āh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">see</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘āh (Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">danger</a> <a href="/hebrew/5641.htm" title="5641: nis·tār (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To hide, conceal. A primitive root; to hide, literally or figuratively.">and take cover;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6612.htm" title="6612: pə·ṯā·yim (N-mp) -- Simple, perhaps open-minded. Or pethiy; or pthaeiy; from pathah; silly.">but the simple</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ā·ḇə·rū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">keep going</a> <a href="/hebrew/6064.htm" title="6064: ne·‘ĕ·nā·šū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To fine, mulct. A primitive root; properly, to urge; by implication, to inflict a penalty, specifically, to fine.">and pay the penalty.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>Take the garment of him who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Proverbs 22:3</a></span><br />The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-28.htm">Luke 14:28-32</a></span><br />Which of you, wishing to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost to see if he has the resources to complete it? / Otherwise, if he lays the foundation and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, / saying, ‘This man could not finish what he started to build.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-22.htm">James 1:22-25</a></span><br />Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a></span><br />“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6-8</a></span><br />So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. / For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. / But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">Hebrews 11:7</a></span><br />By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/33-4.htm">Ezekiel 33:4-5</a></span><br />Then if anyone hears the sound of the horn but fails to heed the warning, and the sword comes and takes him away, his blood will be on his own head. / Since he heard the sound of the horn but failed to heed the warning, his blood will be on his own head. If he had heeded the warning, he would have saved his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a></span><br />Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">Matthew 24:42-44</a></span><br />Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come. / But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. / For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-35.htm">Luke 12:35-40</a></span><br />Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning. / Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once. / Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/6-13.htm">Genesis 6:13-22</a></span><br />Then God said to Noah, “The end of all living creatures has come before Me, because through them the earth is full of violence. Now behold, I will destroy both them and the earth. / Make for yourself an ark of gopher wood; make rooms in the ark and coat it with pitch inside and out. / And this is how you are to build it: The ark is to be 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10-14</a></span><br />But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. / Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness / as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-20.htm">Isaiah 26:20-21</a></span><br />Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut your doors behind you. Hide yourselves a little while until the wrath has passed. / For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer conceal her slain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-11.htm">Romans 13:11-14</a></span><br />And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. / The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. / Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">A prudent man foresees the evil, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a></b></br> The name of the LORD <i>is</i> a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Proverbs 22:3</a></b></br> A prudent <i>man</i> foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/9-20.htm">Exodus 9:20,21</a></b></br> He that feared the word of the LORD among the servants of Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/26-26.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Foreseeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-5.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Hides</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-15.htm">Hideth</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Naive</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-30.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-29.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-19.htm">Penalty</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-6.htm">Proceed</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Prudent</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Punished</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-18.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Simple</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Thoughtless</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-10.htm">Trouble</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/28-28.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-1.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Foreseeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-12.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-27.htm">Hides</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-16.htm">Hideth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-20.htm">Naive</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/3-15.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-23.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-58.htm">Penalty</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-14.htm">Proceed</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-2.htm">Prudent</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-22.htm">Punished</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-17.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-20.htm">Simple</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-6.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-6.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/romans/1-14.htm">Thoughtless</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-14.htm">Trouble</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/27-1.htm">observations of self love</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/27-5.htm">of true love</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/27-11.htm">of care to avoid offenses</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/27-23.htm">and of the household care</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical context, prudence is often associated with wisdom and understanding, qualities highly valued in the wisdom literature of the Old Testament. The prudent person is one who discerns potential threats and takes action to avoid them. This reflects the broader biblical theme of wisdom as a protective measure, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Proverbs 22:3</a>, which mirrors this verse. The concept of taking cover can be understood both literally and metaphorically, suggesting a proactive approach to life's challenges. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, where travel and trade routes were fraught with physical dangers, such prudence would have been essential for survival. Spiritually, this can be seen as a call to seek refuge in God, who is often described as a fortress and shield (<a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>).<p><b>but the simple keep going and pay the penalty</b><br>The term "simple" refers to those who are naive or lacking in judgment. In the wisdom literature, simplicity is often contrasted with wisdom, indicating a lack of discernment or understanding. The simple person fails to recognize or heed warnings, continuing on a path that leads to negative consequences. This reflects a broader biblical principle that actions have consequences, a theme prevalent throughout Proverbs. The penalty mentioned can be understood as the natural result of ignoring wisdom, which can lead to physical, emotional, or spiritual harm. This phrase serves as a warning against complacency and the failure to seek wisdom. In a spiritual sense, it underscores the importance of heeding divine instruction and the consequences of neglecting God's guidance, as seen in the parable of the wise and foolish builders in <a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_prudent.htm">The Prudent</a></b><br>This refers to individuals who are wise, discerning, and able to foresee potential dangers or challenges. In the Hebrew text, the word used is (arum), which implies shrewdness or craftiness in a positive sense.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_simple.htm">The Simple</a></b><br>These are individuals who lack foresight and discernment. The Hebrew word (pethi) suggests naivety or simplicity, often leading to poor decision-making.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/danger.htm">Danger</a></b><br>This represents any form of threat, risk, or adverse situation that one might encounter in life. It is not a specific event but a general concept of potential harm.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/taking_cover.htm">Taking Cover</a></b><br>This action signifies the response of the prudent to avoid or mitigate danger. It involves making wise decisions to protect oneself.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/suffering_the_consequences.htm">Suffering the Consequences</a></b><br>This is the result of the simple ignoring warnings and continuing on a perilous path, leading to negative outcomes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_prudence.htm">The Value of Prudence</a></b><br>Prudence is a valuable trait that allows individuals to foresee potential dangers and take appropriate actions to avoid them. It is a form of wisdom that is highly esteemed in Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_naivety.htm">Consequences of Naivety</a></b><br>Ignoring warnings and continuing on a dangerous path leads to suffering. The simple often fail to heed advice or recognize risks, resulting in negative outcomes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_wisdom.htm">Seeking Wisdom</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom from God to develop prudence. This involves prayer, studying Scripture, and learning from the experiences of others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_discernment.htm">Practical Discernment</a></b><br>Applying discernment in daily life helps in making wise decisions. This includes evaluating situations, seeking counsel, and being cautious in uncertain circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responsibility_for_actions.htm">Responsibility for Actions</a></b><br>Each person is responsible for their actions and the consequences that follow. Being prudent involves taking responsibility for one's choices and their potential impact.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_living_will.htm">What defines a living will?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_medical_marijuana.htm">What is the Bible's stance on medical marijuana?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_tampons_wrong_for_christians.htm">Is tampon use wrong for Christian women?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_christians_avoid_world_id.htm">Should Christians avoid Worldcoin's World ID initiative?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">A prudent man foreseeth the evil.--</span>See above on <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm" title="A prudent man foresees the evil, and hides himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.">Proverbs 22:3</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - A repetition of <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Proverbs 22:3</a>. The sentence is asyndeton. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/27-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The prudent</span><br /><span class="heb">עָר֤וּם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·rūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6175.htm">Strong's 6175: </a> </span><span class="str2">Crafty, shrewd, sensible</span><br /><br /><span class="word">see</span><br /><span class="heb">רָאָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(rā·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">danger</span><br /><span class="heb">רָעָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(rā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and take cover;</span><br /><span class="heb">נִסְתָּ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(nis·tār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5641.htm">Strong's 5641: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hide, conceal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[but] the simple</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּ֝תָאיִ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(pə·ṯā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6612.htm">Strong's 6612: </a> </span><span class="str2">Simple, perhaps open-minded</span><br /><br /><span class="word">keep going</span><br /><span class="heb">עָבְר֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ḇə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] pay the penalty.</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶעֱנָֽשׁוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ne·‘ĕ·nā·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6064.htm">Strong's 6064: </a> </span><span class="str2">To urge, to inflict a, penalty, to fine</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/27-12.htm">Proverbs 27:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/27-12.htm">Proverbs 27:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/27-12.htm">Proverbs 27:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/27-12.htm">Proverbs 27:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/27-12.htm">Proverbs 27:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/27-12.htm">Proverbs 27:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/27-12.htm">Proverbs 27:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/27-12.htm">Proverbs 27:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/27-12.htm">Proverbs 27:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/27-12.htm">Proverbs 27:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/27-12.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 27:12 A prudent man sees danger and takes (Prov. 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