Proverbs 22:3

A Conservative Version

A prudent man sees the evil, and hides himself, but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:12

A prudent man sees the evil, [and] hides himself. The simple pass on, [and] suffer for it.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man fears, and departs from evil, but the fool bears himself insolently, and is confident.

Proverbs 29:1

He who, being often reproved, hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

Hebrews 11:7

By faith Noah, being divinely warned about things not yet seen, moved with awe, prepared an ark for the salvation of his house, through which he condemned the world, and became an heir of righteousness according to faith.

Proverbs 7:7

and I beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding

Hebrews 6:18

So that by two immutable events, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have strong encouragement, having fled for refuge to seize the hope being openly displayed.

Proverbs 1:22

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, and fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 22:4

The reward of humility [and] the fear of LORD [is] riches and honor and life.